When people hear Cinco de Mayo, they picture margaritas and mariachi bands. But for me, a Black gay man, descended from ...

Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday commemorating Mexico's victory over Napoleon III's French army in the Battle of Puebla in ...

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 ...

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When Monday rolls around, there's going to be a celebration. That's how it goes on the Mexican holiday known as Cinco de Mayo, which is Spanish for the fifth of May. The holiday celebrates the day ...

Cinco de Mayo, also known as the Battle of Puebla Day, is almost here. The annual celebration marks the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the French Empire in 1862 at the Battle of Puebla ...

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 ...

What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate? Brush up on its rich history and modern traditions. (And no, it's not Mexico's ...

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 ...

Several major restaurants, delivery companies and alcohol brands are offering big discounts for Cinco de Mayo. Some may incorrectly assume that Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day (that's ...

It's a popular misconception that Cinco de Mayo, which translates to "fifth of May" in Spanish, is Mexico's Independence Day or is the Mexican counterpart to the United States' Fourth of July.