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Here’s the real reason why we celebrate Cinco de Mayo
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Cinco de Mayo is a popular holiday that honors Mexican culture, food and traditions while also commemorating a historic day.
While many celebrate Cinco de Mayo, there's often some confusion among Americans about the holiday's origins. So what important event took place that day almost 157 years ago?
Every year, Americans and Mexicans in the U.S. gather in remembrance of Cinco de Mayo. It's typically a day in which many people like to go out for a few drinks, lots of nachos and of course, tacos.
However, it's not Mexico's independence day like most people believe. That's not until Sept.16. "It was a battle that was with the French Inquisition in the city of Puebla, which is pretty close to Mexico City.
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