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 ...

However, it's often misunderstood as Mexico's Independence Day, which is celebrated on Sept. 16. Despite its significance in Mexican history, Cinco de Mayo holds more importance in the United ...

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 ...

Today, Monday, May 5, 2025, is Cinco de Mayo. The day is often celebrated in the United States by enjoying Mexican food and drinks, parades or dances. Though for some Cinco de Mayo is an excuse to ...

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 ...

May 2025 is here, and it's bringing the first long weekend in two months. Here's everything you need to know about what May has in store.