Mexican Independence Day

Power, Money and Taxes: The History of Cinco de Mayo

5 May 2012

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo isn?t Mexican Independence Day ? that?s on September 16 (be sure and drop that casually tonight over tequila and margaritas and you?ll sound super smart). It is, instead, the anniversary of the Mexican army?s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the ...

How Beer Companies Turned A Minor Holiday Into America's Favorite Mexican Drinking Day

5 May 2012

Cinco de Mayo is not the Mexican Independence Day, like many people think — that would be September 16. Actually Cinco de Mayo is a minor holiday in Mexico, which celebrates a victory over the French at the Battle Of Puebla.

Cinco de Mayo: By the Numbers

5 May 2012

Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo isn't Mexican Independence Day. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the event that inspired the celebration.