Fiesta Hats & Sombreros

Hats Off to Fiesta Hat Savings

Whether you're celebrating Cinco de Mayo, hosting Taco Tuesday or are putting together a fiesta-themed event, look no further! From a colorful fiesta headband to traditional sombrero hats, Oriental Trading has an assortment of affordable fiesta accessories that are sure to spice up any party attire.

What are Mexican Party Hats

The sombrero hat is one of the iconic symbols of Mexican culture and it's a party accessory loved by all! A sombrero is a broad-brimmed hat with a high crown and is typically made of felt or straw. Its name derives from the Spanish word sombra, meaning "shade" or "shadow". This hat was first worn in the 15th century and was later adopted by ranchers and frontiersmen in the United States, later inspiring the development of the cowboy hat. Sombreros help protect the head, neck and most of the shoulders from the sun. It's no wonder they became popular ¿ they're fun to wear and useful!

What Does a Sombrero Signify

Wearing sombreros has been a long-standing tradition in Mexico, Spain and in several areas of the southwestern United States. This hat is part of the traditional outfit of the charros, or horsemen, of Guadalarjara. Many Maraichi band members will wear one while playing their instruments. It's also a very important part of the traditional Mexican Hat Dance. This dance embodies the story of a young, peasant man who fell in love with a girl and in an attempt to capture her affection, he tossed his most prized possession ¿ his sombrero ¿ on the ground as a gift. She accepted it and started a dance on the brim of the sombrero. Today, you'll find these fiesta hats in a variety of styles and colors that feature embellishments such as embroidery, beads and flowers!

How to Make a Fiesta Sombrero or Fiesta Headband

Add a touch of southwestern style to your wardrobe with a DIY fiesta sombrero! Making your own fiesta hat craft is fun and easy using an assortment of craft supplies. Grab some colorful paper plates and paper cups and assemble them together to build the foundation of the hat. You can use standard party hats for this part as well. Then use markers, assorted pom-poms or beads to decorate the sombrero hat. Adhere all of the embellishments with craft glue or hot glue. If party-goers would like to wear it, simply add elastic cording, string or ribbon and voila!

More Fiesta Party Accessories

Let the fiesta fun begin! Browse our website for more budget-friendly ways to be covered from head to toe including jewelry, glasses and shirts.