Everybody likes to confuse Cinco de Mayo with Mexican independence day from Spain, which actually isn’t for another four months. Saturday, May 5, marked Mexico’s victory over those pesky French in 1862’s arduous Battle of Puebla – and for the rest of the month, its lessons won’t be lost on the folks at Belmont Park, 3146 Mission Blvd. 
The park’s $5 offerings will begin this month at 5 p.m. They include deals on the new Sky Ropes obstacle course along with others on food, drinks, ride wristbands and shopping. 
After 5 p.m. every day through May 31, the venue will offer $5 deals on burgers, two-patron admissions on one ride, T-shirts and hats, climbs on the rock wall and more. Check belmontpark.com for particulars.  
Belmont Park is a 12-ride seaside amusement center built in 1925 by sugar magnate John Spreckels, who sought to promote a citywide electric railway.