Cinco de Mayo, a day often confused for Mexico’s Independence Day, is next week. To many Americans, the fifth of May is a day for discounted tacos and margaritas and is often punctuated with ...

Monday is Cinco de Mayo, in Mexico a relatively minor holiday, but in the United States, an excuse to indulge in margaritas, cervezas or beer, guacamole and tacos. But what exactly does Cinco de ...

Before Cinco de Mayo became associated with tacos and margaritas, the day served as a reminder of Mexico's triumph over the French in the Battle of Puebla. Here's what to know about the holiday.

Americans, including people of Mexican American heritage, along with our neighbors in Mexico, celebrate with parades, festivals, music and food. While Cinco de Mayo honors Mexico's resilience and ...

Cinco de Mayo, also known as the Battle of Puebla Day, is almost here. The annual celebration marks the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the French Empire in 1862 at the Battle of Puebla ...

Mota Casper encourages people to learn about that day in history and its importance in Mexico. Jacob Troncoza, 49, said he celebrates Cinco de Mayo in his household because he's proud of his ...

In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is primarily celebrated in the state of Puebla, site of the historic battle. The holiday is marked with parades, reenactments, and other cultural events that highlight the ...

Cinco De Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla when Mexico defeated the French army. In 1862, French Emperor Napoleon III wanted to claim Mexican territory for himself, so he sent his troops to ...