Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla. In the United States the date is seen as a celebration of Mexican ...

Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day, which falls in September. Instead, the holiday commemorates the Mexican army's victory over French forces in 1862.

AUSTIN, Texas, EE.UU. . — Las festividades por el Cinco de Mayo se están llevando a cabo en todo Estados Unidos con música, tacos, tequila y coloridas muestras de la cultura mexicana, aunque ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Cinco de Mayo is a day filled with vibrant colors, festive music, and traditional food. While many people believe the holiday celebrates Mexico’s independence, it actually ...

Taco Bell Cinco de Mayo deals. Taco Bell is offering a free Nachos Bell Grande with an order of $20 or more on DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub on May 5. 'Guac on the Rock' deal expands to ...

Though many might know the lore behind Cinco de Mayo, it is often confused with Mexico's Independence Day, which falls on Sept. 16. It is known as the Día de la Independencia in Mexico.

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. "Everyone thinks that it's just party time, it's Corona ...

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 ...

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 festivities are taking place across the U.S. with music, tacos and tequila flowing. While most celebrations occurred over the weekend, Monday offers history lessons and festivals to ...