For two years in a row, gun violence has erupted at Cinco de Mayo gatherings on Milwaukee’s near south side and authorities, elected officials and the wider community are expressing growing concerns about large gatherings turning violent. A 29-year-old Milwaukee police officer was shot and injured at a gathering Sunday near West Scott Street and […]
Detroit City Council members urged the Detroit Police Department to handle public events differently after officers stormed into southwest Detroit’s Cinco de Mayo festivities on Sunday. Detroit Police began detaining and dispersing crowds around 5 p.m. that evening, spurring outcry among the residents and visitors who felt police hindered celebrations. Deputy Chief Franklin Hayes on […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One of Kansas City’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebrations continued Sunday despite rainy skies overhead. At Guadalupe Center in Kansas City’s Westside Neighborhood, hundreds of people gathered to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture. “We are trying to bring a little bit of Mexico in our traditions,” said Gladys Jaggers with Guadalupe […]
The United States is gearing up for Cinco de Mayo. Music, all-day happy hours and deals on tacos are planned at venues across the country on Sunday — May 5 — in a celebration with widely misunderstood origins that is barely recognized south of the border. In the U.S., the date is largely seen as […]
If you plan to join in the Cinco de Mayo festivities, the Washington State Patrol recommends alternative ride plans to get home safely. Extra patrols will be taking place throughout the day and evening to ensure the public’s safety. It’s Cinco de Mayo! Remember to have a sober ride home because no one wants this […]
Why is Cinco de Mayo celebrated more widely in the United States than in Mexico itself? Sharon Kourous A long history of discrimination explains why minorities seek to celebrate their origins; they simply need acknowledgment of their culture. America’s ethnic populations are growing at a faster rate than its white populations. The resultant fear means […]
Every year on May 5, we get to celebrate Mexican culture and food (and indulge in a few drinks!) on Cinco de Mayo. This year’s celebration falls on a Sunday and many restaurants are offering discounted drinks, meals and more. Below, we’ve rounded up a plethora of deals to help you kick off your own […]
Making plans to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this weekend? Here are a few California food chains offering customers special deals — from $1 margaritas to discounted tacos — for the Mexican-American holiday: Chevy’s Fresh Mex Chevy’s Fresh Mex will have an all-day happy hour on Saturday at select locations Enjoy specialty drinks from the cantina […]
Cinco de Mayo, literally the fifth of May, is a popular holiday that celebrates Mexican heritage and culture. This year’s celebration lands on Sunday. Beyond being a great reason to eat, drink, and revel, the holiday commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, during the French-Mexican […]
Cinco de Mayo isn’t a really popular holiday in Mexico, believe it or not. But since the 1960s, it’s become widely celebrated in the United States due to a civil rights movement called the Chicano Movement. Cinco de Mayo, or May 5, celebrates Mexico’s victory in the Battle of Puebla (no, not their independence day, […]
Content is created by CNN Underscored’s team of editors who work independently from the CNN newsroom. When you buy through links on our site, CNN and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Learn more Tobey Grumet Segal/CNN Underscored Although I can’t claim an iota of Mexican heritage, Cinco de Mayo is one of my […]