The holiday actually commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the U.S. with music, tacos and tequila flowing. In the U.S., the date is ...

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

Here’s a quick breakdown of the history of Cinco de Mayo, when it is and why it’s celebrated more in the U.S. than it is in ...

It's actually more popular in the United States than in Mexico. And it may have helped tip the American Civil War in favor of ...

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 ...

Guacamole has been spared from tariffs for now. But salsa may not be so lucky. While threatened tariffs on Mexican avocados ...

Some may incorrectly assume that Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day (that's actually Sept. 16), it commemorates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla. During this ...