Cinco de Mayo commemorates a 19th century battle against French forces, not Mexican Independence Day. Here's what to know.

Today is Cinco de Mayo. There is a popular misconception that May 5 is Mexican Independence Day. However, it's origin comes ...

What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate? Brush up on its rich history and modern traditions. (And no, it's not Mexico's independence day.) ...

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Cinco de Mayo in Florida is celebrated mainly through festivals, food and music events in cities like Miami and Orlando.

Despite the popular belief, Cinco de Mayo does not celebrate Mexican Independence Day. That’s in September and was started in 1810, about a half-century before Cinco de Mayo, according to ...

The video above is a live stream of WBTV and affiliated programming, and may not be directly related to the article below. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - On May 5 every year, people across the United States ...