Cinco de Mayo is May 5, 2025. Here's what to know about the history of the holiday. Story by Katie Wiseman, Amaris Encinas and Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY NETWORK • 3mo ...

Cinco de Mayo has become a day to celebrate Mexican heritage, especially in the U.S., but historically, the holiday celebrates Mexico's triumph over France.

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.

For the past 45 years, Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood has celebrated Cinco de Mayo with a parade featuring Mexican bands, floats and dancers, and a festival at a local park. But this year ...