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.

What Is Cinco De Mayo And Why Do We Celebrate It Gettyimages 679708026© AFP/STRINGER/GETTY IMAGES painting of The Battle of Puebla, May 5, 1862, 1862, by Patricio Ramos Ortega, oil on canvas ...

That holiday, also known as “El Grito de la Independencia,” is actually observed on Sept. 16, when Mexico celebrates its independence from Spain. Why Is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?

This year, Cinco de Mayo falls on Monday, May 5. While Cinco de Mayo honors Mexico's resilience and bravery in the face of strife, the holiday has also become, for some, an excuse to party.

Before Cinco de Mayo became associated with tacos and margaritas, the day served as a reminder of Mexico's triumph over the French in the Battle of Puebla. Here's what to know about the holiday.

Cinco de Mayo, which translates to the fifth of May and is celebrated on May 5, is a holiday recognizing when the Mexican army claimed victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco ...

Cinco de Mayo, which translates to "fifth of May" in Spanish, commemorates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. “It's the French under Napoleon who sent ...

Cinco de Mayo is one of the most recognized Mexican holidays in the United States. It's when people go in search of half-price margaritas and feast on Mexican food. In 2024, the holiday falls on ...

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.

But Cinco de Mayo is also an important day in Mexico's history and commemorates Mexican American culture in the United States. Here's everything to know about Cinco de Mayo 2025.