The holiday honors a 19th-century battle between the French and the Mexican armies that, strangely enough, may have ...

Monday is Cinco De Mayo, a holiday rooted in Mexican history that has been adopted by millions of Americans. The holiday is ...

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.

Cinco de Mayo, which means “Fifth of May” in Spanish, is also more formally known as the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla. It’s a holiday celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States in ...

Margaritas, chips and queso, and mariachi music are wonderful—but they’re not required for celebrating Cinco de Mayo. The ...

Despite rising fears about immigration enforcement, the Cinco de Mayo festival is back along Portland’s waterfront. The ...

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. While Cinco de Mayo is a smaller holiday in Mexico, it has become a significant ...

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Celebrations often include parades, food, music, and cultural expressions.

The Battle of Puebla happened the next year shifting morale and later leading to a French withdrawal in 1867. Why is Cinco de Mayo celebrated in the U.S.? The holiday is not widely celebrated ...

Cinco de Mayo is coming up next week The Mexican holiday celebrates the day a small Mexican army defeated a much larger French Army in the Battle of Puebla. There will be celebrations of the ...