As far as excuses to get drunk on a weeknight go, Cinco de Mayo is a pretty good one. But, then again, Lehigh Valley residents have never really needed much of an excuse go and get hammered on Corona’s. I believe Cinco de Mayo is actually a legitimate excuse to call in sick on May 6 at most LV workplaces.

Today I’ve got a couple of ideas for you to make the most of this almost definitely made-up holiday. At the Don Pablo’s in Easton, DJ Cap Cee will be spinning all the hits along side $2.99 and $5 margarita specials.

At the Bethlehem Brewworks, it’s Tres Amigos Tuesday featuring three awesome specials. 3 Soft Shell Tacos for $3, 3 Churros for $3, or a Brewworks Margarita for $3. Sounds like a great deal to me. Why not try washing down those tacos with the Brewworks new Cinco de Mayo inspired beer, Loco Lime? Think Miller Chill or Bud Light Lime but not disgusting, or as the Brewworks website puts it “a crisp refreshing, lime infused pale lager.”

Cinco de Mayo is your chance to turn Tuesday into Friday, so head on out to your local bar and throw back a couple of shots of tequila. It’s what Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín would’ve wanted.