Cinco de Mayo is a day of pride and reverence to the independent spirit of our friends in Mexico.

Discover Cayman Jack for yourself.

Ybor City was founded in the late 1800s by Spanish cigar entrepreneur Vicente Ybor (pronounced Eee-bor).

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After Ybor Citys fast rise to prominence, threats to its industrial way of life arose just as quickly.

Floridas oldest restaurant in continuous operation is in he heart of Ybor City on 7th Street.

The crew at King Corona know their cigars, and they know their Ybor City history as well.

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King Corona is among them.

The view from King Corona made the experience even better.

The homes on the surrounding streets, however, remain intact and lovingly restored.

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Another surprising idiosyncrasy about Ybor City is its community of wild chickens.

Above, a collage of Ybors noted characteristics comprise a mural.

Above, Vicente Ybor himself overlooks the city he built 130 years ago.

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It had been the perfect Cinco de Mayo thus far, but I wasnt about to stop just yet.

Once the sun sets, the nightlife begins, welcoming a varied melting pot of bar and club-goers.

Ybor is about as multi-cultural as it gets, with nearly every walk of life well-represented.

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There are rock shows and hip hop shows, drag shows and comedy shows alike.

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