Cinco de Mayo is a holiday observed on May 5 that commemorates the Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is not Mexico's Independence Day, which actually ...

Ever since the celebration began to trickle eastward from California during the middle of the 20th century, Cinco de Mayo has been subject to several misconceptions in the United States.

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 ...

Helen H. Richardson/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. While it is ...

While Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday that commemorates the Mexican Army’s victory over the French during the Battle of Puebla in 1862, it has been hugely recognized and embraced by Americans.

The annual Cinco de Mayo Festival returns this weekend, bringing a taste of Mexican culture to Denver's Civic Center Park. What to expect: The family-friendly festival kicks off Saturday, with more ...

Cinco de Mayo celebrations are taking a stylish turn ... echo traditional serape blankets — are trending. In 2025, the accessories are just as loud as the outfits. Beaded earrings, woven ...

Here’s a stat that might not surprise you: 47% of all drinks ordered on Cinco de Mayo are margaritas. Cinco de Mayo is thought by many to be Mexican Independence Day, but the day actually ...