What many Americans may not understand is why Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the first place? It’s often confused with Mexico’s Independence Day, which occurred on Sept. 16, 1810 when the ...

So much more than just a day of drinking and partying, Cinco de Mayo is a day rich in history and culture for Mexico. Celebrated annually on May 5, Cinco de Mayo recognizes Mexico's victory over ...

So, what is Cinco de Mayo? Well, for many in the United States, Cinco de Mayo is a day synonymous with going out and enjoying a couple drinks (margaritas, to be specific). Sure, it’s fun to go ...

Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the U.S. with music, tacos, tequila and colorful displays of Mexican culture — even if they're not always the most authentic. The day falls on a ...

Many people in the U.S. associate Cinco de Mayo with margaritas, tacos and partying, but the day has more meaningful origins in Mexican history. It commemorates the Battle of Puebla in 1862 ...

Before Cinco de Mayo became associated with tacos and margaritas, the day served as a reminder of Mexico's triumph over the French. Celebrated annually, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army ...

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo can be a fun celebration for people of all backgrounds, but it is important to recognize that commemorating Mexican culture and heritage — the true meaning of the ...

What is Cinco de Mayo? Cinco de Mayo — Spanish for “Fifth of May” — commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. In 1861 ...

Cinco de Mayo has become a day to celebrate Mexican heritage, especially in the United States, but before Cinco de Mayo became associated with tacos and margaritas, the day served as a reminder ...

Starting with Cinco de Mayo. It’s not a Mexican holiday, not celebrated in Mexico or even listed as a federal holiday, but celebrating Cinco de Mayo is not offensive. The holiday was “created ...

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the military victory of the Mexican army against invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It was an almost unbelievable victory for the Mexican forces ...

Cinco de Mayo, an annual celebration honoring Mexico's victory over the French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, brings festivities, Mexican traditions and Latin food specials. Restaurants ...