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. The ...

Mexico's Independence Day is almost here. No, it's not on Cinco de Mayo. Here's what you need to know about how the fight for independence in Mexico began, and how that celebration has transcended ...

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. The ...

Cinco de Mayo is not to be confused with Mexican Independence Day, which falls on Sept. 16. That holiday was established in 1810, some 50 years before the Battle of Puebla occurred.

In the United States, the date is largely seen as a celebration of Mexican American culture stretching back to the 1800s in California.

Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. It marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla.

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

American bars and restaurants gear up every year for Cinco de Mayo, offering special deals on Mexican food and alcoholic drinks for the May 5 holiday that is barely celebrated south of the border. … ...

“Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate the resilience, culture, and heritage of generations of Mexican Americans,” President Joe Biden said Friday in a tweet.