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 ...

What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate? Origins tied to 1862 battle Mexican Independence Day, or Día de la Independencia, came on Sept. 16, 1810, when the country broke free of Spanish rule. Cinco de ...

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Yolanda Weisenberger, right, assists Jalisa Handy in cooking Spanish rice for Cinco de Mayo on Wednesday at the Cape Girardeau Alternative Education Center ...

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 is Sunday, and while it’s a yearly observance held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, it’s become more of a ...

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.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WPVI) -- President Joe Biden made some interesting comments about Philadelphia sports fans on Wednesday. He met a woman from Fishtown while visiting a Taqueria in Washington, D.C ...

Set the scene for your Cinco de Mayo party with some festive decor. Think color and flowers to create a bright and colorful backdrop for your party. For less than $20 on Amazon, this set comes ...