Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on May 5th, marks Mexico's victory over France in 1862. In the U.S., it’s a festive celebration of Mexican culture.

Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the U.S. with music, tacos and tequila flowing. In the U.S., the date is seen as a celebration of Mexican American culture, stretching back to the 1800s in California.

Osblado Rodriguez, with Federacion de Clubes Zacatecanos del Norte de California, performs during the 2nd Annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The parade was along King Road from Alum Rock Avenue to Virginia Avenue. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)