Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla. In the United States the date is seen as a celebration of Mexican ...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — 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 ...

Cinco de Mayo — often confused with Mexican Independence Day, which is Sept. 16 — commemorates Mexico’s victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

Organizers of Chicago’s Cinco de Mayo parade said they canceled it because the city has become a target for immigration agents. Associated Press writer Jaimie Ding in Los Angeles contributed to ...

“I’m here to represent and stand here for my people, rain or shine,” Reyes said. The Cinco de Mayo Parade honors the 1862 Battle of Puebla, when a Mexican army defeated French forces, and is ...

Cruz Blanca and Leña Brava in Chicago's West Loop are teaming up to open their shared patio at 900 W. Randolph St. for an all-day fiesta to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

Why Detroit held a 2025 Cinco de Mayo parade when Chicago, Philadelphia canceled theirs. Eric Guzmán, Beki San Martin and Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press. Mon, May 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM UTC.

Cinco de Mayo, which translates to the fifth of May and is celebrated on May 5, is a holiday recognizing when the Mexican army claimed victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco ...

The 60th annual Cinco de Mayo Parade festivities kick off this weekend in Southwest Detroit. Organizers say the events will continue and community members are looking forward to the celebration ...

Suburban restaurants and bars are hosting a variety of specials to fete Cinco de Mayo. A toda ... featuring a watch party with Tom Waddle of ESPN Chicago’s 1000 AM from 4:30-6:30 p.m ...

Immigration. Chicago Cancels Cinco de Mayo Parade Over Fears of ICE Deportations The Windy City has been the target of ICE’s ire since President Donald Trump took office.