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Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in 2025: Its history and meaning
What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate? Brush up on its rich history and modern traditions. (And no, it's not Mexico's ...
What is Cinco de Mayo? Here's a look at the celebration and its connection to Mexican history
Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla ...
Some US cities are canceling cultural events over fears of ICE raids and deportations
Communities across the country have canceled or scaled back cultural events due to President Donald Trump’s crackdown on ...
Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo amid immigration uncertainty. What to know in 2025
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the Second French Empire, led by Napoleon III, at the Battle of ...
Recipes for celebrating Cinco De Mayo
CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's Cinco De Mayo! The holiday marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading ...
Annual Cinco de Mayo festival boosts the local business revenue
The annual Cinco de Mayo festival in South Omaha brings in more than $7 million to the local economy, and community leaders expect this year’s event to surpass that milestone.
Chicago's Cantina Rosa brings twist to Mexican-inspired drinks for Cinco de Mayo
Cantina Rosa in Hyde Park is bringing a fresh take to Mexican-inspired drinks for this Cinco de Mayo.
Monday forecast: Staying cloudy and cool on Cinco de Mayo in Chicagoland, but temps turn up this week
The recent pattern of dreary spring weather will hang on through most of Monday for Cinco de Mayo around Chicagoland. But ...