It's a popular misconception that Cinco de Mayo, which translates to "fifth of May" in Spanish, is Mexico's Independence Day or is the Mexican counterpart to the United States' Fourth of July.

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

This Monday is Cinco de Mayo — a holiday that commemorates a Mexican military victory but has become better known as a celebration of Mexican culture in the United States. But what does the day ...

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 United States, but before Cinco de Mayo became associated with tacos and margaritas, the day served as a reminder ...

In case you’re unaware of the significance of the day and why it occurs annually, here’s a quick refresher on the basics of Cinco de Mayo so you and your friends have information about how to ...

Cinco de Mayo, also known as the Battle of Puebla Day, is almost here. The annual celebration marks the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the French Empire in 1862 at the Battle of Puebla ...

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 ...

Cinco de Mayo is known as a day to celebrate Mexican heritage, especially in the United States. Before Cinco de Mayo became associated with tacos and margaritas, the day served as a reminder of ...

Cinco de Mayo, which is Spanish for the fifth of May, is always a party in the United States, with lots of Mexican food served. The holiday celebrates the day a small Mexican army defeated a much ...