Cinco De Mayo A Brief History

Cinco De Mayo A Brief History. George stephanopoulos brings you the amazing true story behind america's favorite mexican holiday. Ever wonder why may 5th is celebrated in the u.s.

For most americans, cinco de mayo is an excuse to drink $5 margarita pitchers at noon. Cinco de mayo is an annual celebration held on may 5. Cinco de mayo is a popular holiday in the u.s., but many people don't know what exactly it celebrates.

Cinco de mayo is upon us and while there is nothing wrong with going out and having a few margaritas with friends, it is important to know why cinco de mayo is even a thing.

Today, cinco de mayo's actual meaning can be easily lost in an abundance of margaritas—which might causing celebrants to completely overlook the real history of the holiday, which dates back to strife in cinco de mayo is part of the latino experience of the american civil war, he says. It is sometimes mistaken as mexico's independence day, which is actually september 16th. 3.cinco de mayo remembers a big battle. Cinco de mayo is a day for celebrating mexican heritage.