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.

Cinco de Mayo, which translates to the fifth of May and is celebrated on May 5, is a holiday recognizing when the Mexican army claimed victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco ...

What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate? Origins tied to 1862 battle Mexican Independence Day, or Día de la Independencia, came on Sept. 16, 1810, when the country broke free of Spanish rule. Cinco de ...

Cinco de Mayo has become a day to celebrate Mexican heritage, especially in the U.S., but historically, the holiday celebrates Mexico's triumph over France.

But Cinco de Mayo is also an important day in Mexico's history and commemorates Mexican American culture in the United States. Here's everything to know about Cinco de Mayo 2025.

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.

For Cinco de Mayo, the fast-casual chain is launching a game on Roblox. Starting at 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT on May 5, you can win a free burrito by playing the "Ingredient Quest" in the Burrito ...

Sombreros. Stick-on mustaches. And salt-rimmed margaritas. If that doesn’t say Cinco de Mayo, I don’t know what does. But of course, that’s only in America.

Cinco de Mayo is scheduled for one day on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., rather than a full weekend. Still it will be a long day of activities, entertainment and food, starting with the ...

The Brief Cinco de Mayo celebrations start this weekend in Milwaukee. Several changes this year, compared to past years, aim to keep everyone safe. From increased police patrols to street closures ...