“ On the morning of May 5, the French tried to intimidate the Mexicans with screeching bugle calls and advanced bayonet ...

Cinco de Mayo marks Mexico’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla. It celebrates Mexican pride and culture.

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

The celebration of Cinco de Mayo began as a form of resistance to the effects of the Mexican-American War, which occurred in ...

Margaritas, chips and queso, and mariachi music are wonderful—but they’re not required for celebrating Cinco de Mayo. The ...

It's actually more popular in the United States than in Mexico. And it may have helped tip the American Civil War in favor of ...

Did you know that Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken as Mexico’s Independence Day Despite widespread belief, this festive date ...

Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the U.S. with music, tacos and tequila flowing. In the U.S., the date is ...

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.

Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on May 5th, marks Mexico's victory over France in 1862. In the U.S., it’s a festive celebration of ...

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Mexico, but not as widely as in the United States. In Puebla, the day is observed with ...

As many of us look ahead to Cinco de Mayo, make sure you know the true meaning behind the holiday and the best way celebrate.