Saigon Outcast will host Saigon Taco Festival 2021 on May 8, introducing different kinds of taco from popular taco makers in the city. Photo from the organiser’s Facebook page

HCM CITY The District 2-based outdoor bar Saigon Outcast will host Saigon Taco Festival 2021 on May 8.

This year’s event will celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the anniversary of an early victory by Mexican forces over French forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

The festival will offer several kinds of tacos from popular taco makers in the city, as well as give awards for best chicken taco, beef taco, pork taco, fish taco and vegetarian taco.

Live music performances, game shows, wrestling, a spicy taco competition and beverages will be featured.

The event will take place from 12pm-10pm at 188/1 Nguyễn Văn Hưởng Street in District 2. Tickets are priced at VNĐ30,000. VNS