Today is Cinco de Mayo - the day celebrating Mexico’s victory over France in the battle of Puebla - not Mexico’s Independence Day.Those looking to celebrate t
For many people Cinco de Mayo is just an excuse to party, drink a lot of beer and/or Margaritas, and binge on Mexican food. Some may be vaguely aware it has something to do with Mexican history; they might guess, based on the fact it's a date, that it's Mexican Independence Day, just as the Fourth of July is the U.S. Independence Day.
To explore the historical significance of Cinco De Mayo, we step back to the origins of the commemoration, share how some Mexican American Californians regard it and trace how it has morphed into the celebrations we see today. | By Edward Henderson, California Black Media To explore the historical significance of Cinco De Mayo, we step back to the origins of the commemoration, share how some Mexican American Californians regard it and trace how it has morphed into the celebrations we see today. Celebrations in the United States began in 1862 in Columbia, California,
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — A new pavilion-covered patio is opening at the popular Mexican restaurant La Tolteca on Mundy Street just in time for its busiest day of the year —