Sunday marks the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, which is what inspired the Cinco de Mayo holiday. Although the holiday celebrates a key victory the Mexican military had over French forces, ...
Cinco de Mayo festivities take place in Ciudad Jaurez, Mexico May 5, 1999. Residents celebrate with military bands, music, horses and traditional costumes, in a parade that wound through main street.
So much more than just a day of drinking and partying, Cinco de Mayo is a day rich in history and culture for Mexico. Celebrated annually on May 5, Cinco de Mayo recognizes Mexico's victory over ...
Often confused with Mexico’s Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s triumph over the French forces in the 1862 battle of Puebla, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza against the ...
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at CU Boulder chapter. That is the true history behind the beloved Cinco de Mayo, and although it is celebrated by far more Americans ...
This Sunday, thousands of people will be relishing in all things Mexican as countries around the world celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The Mexican holiday commemorates the date of the Mexican army’s 1862 ...
It will be a party in Las Vegas when Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia celebrate Cinco de Mayo weekend with an all-Mexican showdown on May 4. Canelo will be defending his status as the ...
Cinco de Mayo is finally here! To celebrate, we’re looking into some common questions people ask about Cinco de Mayo, including ‘What is Cinco de Mayo?’ and ‘What’s the history of Cinco de Mayo?’ and ...
It’s another cultural holiday. Break out the sombreros. Something to remember, though, it may not be the celebration you thought it was! In reality, Cinco de Mayo has significance to a ...