Cinco de Mayo is a holiday observed on May 5 that commemorates the Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is not Mexico's Independence Day, which actually ...

People gathered at Emma Prusch Farm Park after the parade. Cinco de Mayo began as a commemoration of Mexico’s victory over French forces in the Battle of Puebla in 1862, but it has morphed into ...

Cinco De Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla when Mexico defeated the French army. In 1862, French Emperor Napoleon III wanted to claim Mexican territory for himself, so he sent his troops to ...

Mota Casper encourages people to learn about that day in history and its importance in Mexico. Jacob Troncoza, 49, said he celebrates Cinco de Mayo in his household because he's proud of his ...

Americans, including people of Mexican American heritage, along with our neighbors in Mexico, celebrate with parades, festivals, music and food. Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day ...

While not Mexico’s Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo is an important efeméride that continues to resonate with Mexicans and people of Mexican heritage, serving as a point of reflection on the strength, ...

Americans, including people of Mexican American heritage, along with our neighbors in Mexico, celebrate with parades, festivals, music and food. While Cinco de Mayo honors Mexico's resilience and ...

Monday is Cinco de Mayo, in Mexico a relatively minor holiday, but in the United States, an excuse to indulge in margaritas, cervezas or beer, guacamole and tacos. But what exactly does Cinco de ...

Before Cinco de Mayo became associated with tacos and margaritas, the day served as a reminder of Mexico's triumph over the French in the Battle of Puebla. Here's what to know about the holiday.

The Denver Cinco de Mayo Festival took place at Civic Center Park in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The annual celebration featured a parade, lowrider car show, music, dance and food ...