The holiday actually commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

Cinco de Mayo, which means “Fifth of May” in Spanish, is also more formally known as the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla.

It's actually more popular in the United States than in Mexico. And it may have helped tip the American Civil War in favor of ...

Cinco de Mayo, which translates to the 5th of May, has become associated with tacos and margaritas, but the holiday is about so much more than that.

The Beach Flags in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, designate the water conditions for that day. It is incredibly ...

If you're looking for Cinco de Mayo dinner deals, look no further. Arizonans can take advantage of these 14 food and drink deals on May 5. Here's how.

Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest this afternoon. Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph ...