Cinco de Mayo is known as El Día de la Batalla de Puebla (The Day of the Battle of Puebla) in Mexico. This battle is re-enacted every year in Mexico City. Contrary to what many people think, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day.
Cinco de Mayo is more than just a day to eat tacos and drink margaritas, although you should definitely enjoy some today. Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate Mexicans’ cultural pride, courage, and resilience. In the USA Cinco de Mayo has also come to represent a (28 comments)