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Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in 2025: Its history and meaning

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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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  1. Thv11

    Cinco de Mayo deals: Discounted drinks, free food and more (opens Thv11)

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    Cinco de Mayo might land on Monday this year, but some restaurants and eateries are starting celebrations (and deals) early.

  2. NBC Los Angeles

    Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in 2025: Its history and meaning (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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

  3. Daily Journal

    Cinco de Mayo celebrates resilience and culture of Mexican people (opens Daily Journal)

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    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the U.S. with music, tacos, tequila and colorful displays of Mexican culture — even if they’re not always the most authentic. The day falls on a Monday this year, meaning the bulk of the celebrations took place over the weekend.

  4. Green Field Reporter

    Cinco de Mayo celebrates resilience and culture of Mexican people - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the U.S. with music, tacos, tequila and colorful displays of Mexican culture — even if they’re not always the most authentic. The day falls on a Monday this year, meaning the bulk of the celebrations took place over the weekend.

  5. CBS News

    What is Cinco de Mayo? Here (opens CBS News)

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    Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla.

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