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Cinco de Mayo, which translates to the 5th of May, has become associated with tacos and margaritas, but the holiday is about ...

Cinco de Mayo has become a day to celebrate Mexican heritage, especially in the U.S., but historically, the holiday celebrates Mexico's triumph over France.

The day falls on a Monday this year, meaning the bulk of the celebrations took place over the weekend. In California, a state ...

Did you know that Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken as Mexico’s Independence Day Despite widespread belief, this festive date ...

Cinco de Mayo marks Mexico’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla. It celebrates Mexican pride and culture.

Cinco de Mayo, which means “Fifth of May” in Spanish, is also more formally known as the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla. It’s a holiday celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States in ...

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CNN- Today is Cinco de Mayo! The holiday is not Mexican Independence Day, which falls on September 16. Cinco de Mayo ...

95 95 people viewed this event. Cinco de Mayo Battle of Puebla in Mexico May 5 All Day Cinco de Mayo, (Spanish for “Fifth of May”) is an annual celebration held on May 5. The date is ...

On this day in 1862, Mexico repelled the French forces of Napoleon III at the Battle of Puebla, a victory that ...