Cinco de Mayo falls on Sunday, May 5 this year. It's not Día de la Independencia, or Mexico's Independence Day, which happened on Sept. 16, 1810, when the country broke free of Spanish rule.

Cinco de Mayo — or May 5 — is a time to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage in the United States. The holiday commemorates when the Mexican army defeated France in the Battle of Puebla ...

Comision Honorifica Mexicana Americana, Inc. continues its work as preparations for the 5 de Mayo Festivities 2025 are underway. The theme for this year’s Festivities is: ...

Keep reading to find out how May 5 became synonymous with tacos and tequila and why it's just plain annoying in the US. Cinco de Mayo is not a Mexican Fourth of July — but many Americans don't ...