The holiday actually commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla ...

In California, a state with a large Mexican American population, there was a mix of art displays, classic car shows, parades and food truck offerings. In Austin, Texas, events included an ...

Cinco de Mayo, which translates to the 5th of May, has become associated with tacos and margaritas, but the holiday is about ...

YOU CAN SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR T There were food trucks and live music. Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day, which falls in September. Instead, the holiday commemorates the ...