Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Forces back in 1862. Here in Southern California, you’ll find lots of family-friendly ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. And ...

Here's a look at the celebration and its roots: What the day celebrates. Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla.

East San Jose Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival. Taking place on Sunday May 4, the East San Jose Cinco de Mayo celebration kicks off with a parade at 9 a.m. before the festival begins at 11 a.m.

Cinco de Mayo, which translates to the 5th of May, ... Fiesta San Antonio is a 10-day celebration of state history and culture with parades, fairs, art shows, music and food.

Osblado Rodriguez, with Federacion de Clubes Zacatecanos del Norte de California, performs during the 2nd Annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — Cinco de Mayo, which celebrates Latino communities throughout the United States, falls on Monday, May 5. The day also commemorates the victory in the Battle of Puebla ...

What is Cinco de Mayo? Cinco de Mayo — Spanish for “Fifth of May” — commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. In 1861, Mexico ...

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 ...