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

Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla ...

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

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 is known as a day to celebrate Mexican heritage, especially in the United States. Before Cinco de Mayo became associated with tacos and margaritas, the day served as a reminder of ...

Cinco de Mayo, an annual celebration held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle ...

May is here, and aside from spring flowers after all the April showers, the month also brings Cinco de Mayo. Some of you might be eagerly looking forward to the holiday, and others might be ...

Today, Monday, May 5, 2025, is Cinco de Mayo. The day is often celebrated in the United States by enjoying Mexican food and drinks, parades or dances. Though for some Cinco de Mayo is an excuse to ...

Cinco de Mayo, the holiday celebrating Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire, is on Monday, May 5. While the holiday takes place on a Monday, and you may not be able to celebrate as ...

It’s Cinco de Mayo on Monday, and while most of us associate it with margaritas and nachos, the Mexican holiday celebrates a ...