Cinco de Mayo is held on the anniversary of the Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Thumbs down to over-imbibing and driving.
As for Cinco de Mayo, enjoy your adult beverages, elote, tacos and any other way you choose to celebrate the big day. Although the fighting continued after the battle and the French remained for another five years, the victory at Puebla became symbolic. "I love Cinco de Mayo".
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Unlike last year's celebration, led by the former President Obama - during which the Mexican group Maná attended the event with an open margarita bar - Vice President Pence received guests with miniature tacos, beer and Mexican wine while a lesser-known musical group performed. Is it celebrated in Mexico at all or is it just a USA holiday?
Officials say the number of people arrested for DWI on Cinco de Mayo typically goes up when the holiday falls on a weekend.
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"So this holiday is an opportunity to remember how deeply Mexican-American culture is woven into the fabric of this country", Obama stated during the 2015 celebration.
Some even celebrate with Chihuahua races: One U.S. city celebrates Cinco de Mayo with a Chihuahua race.
TGI Fridays: The restaurant is offering deals on its signature Casamigos Strawberry 'Ritas and Suaza 'Ritas on Cinco De Mayo.
Americans like their tequila: According to the Daily Meal, the United States consumes twice as much Tequila as Mexico, where the spirit originated.
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