In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is primarily observed in the state of Puebla, where the historic Battle of Puebla took place. It commemorates the Mexican victory over the French empire on May 5, 1862.

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican victory over the French empire on May 5, 1862. However, it's often misunderstood as Mexico's Independence Day, which is celebrated on Sept. 16.

Though many might know the lore behind Cinco de Mayo, it is often confused with Mexico's Independence Day, which falls on Sept. 16. It is known as the Día de la Independencia in Mexico.

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican victory over the French empire on May 5, 1862. However, it's often misunderstood as Mexico's Independence Day, which is celebrated on Sept. 16.

In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is primarily observed in the state of Puebla, where the historic Battle of Puebla took place. It commemorates the Mexican victory over the French empire on May 5, 1862.

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.

Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on May 5th, marks Mexico's victory over France in 1862. In the U.S., it’s a festive celebration of Mexican culture.

Cinco De Mayo is now celebrated more widely in American than in Mexico. A 2020 survey from YouGov found only 40% of Americans knew May 5 wasn't commemorating the country's independence.

Monday marks Cinco de Mayo — not actually much of a holiday in Mexico, but an important date for Mexican food and drink-loving Americans, to be sure. This year, the probability is that Americans ...

Tickets Mariachi Real De Mexico: Viva el Cinco de Mayo! plays 54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on May 5 at 9:30pm. Cover charges are $40 (includes $5 in fees) - $51 (includes $6 in fees).

Today, Cinco de Mayo is more celebrated in the U.S. than it is in Mexico and is a day for Americans and Mexican-Americans to honor Mexican culture and heritage as a whole.