In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is not celebrated across the entire country and mostly observed in the state of Puebla, where the Mexicans’ victory occurred. Zapari said there are some other parts of ...

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?

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War that took place from 1861-1867. Specifically, it marks the day when ...

For his book El Cinco de Mayo: An American Tradition, he traced period newspapers showing that Cinco de Mayo celebrations were held in Los Angeles and other parts of the West almost as soon as the ...

Cinco de Mayo 2023 is one of the "holy grails," falling on a Friday — when most people don't need to work the next day. Leap Year Day in 2024 means that year's holiday jumps straight to Sunday.

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.