The United States is preparing 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 widely misunderstood celebration that’s barely recognized south of the border.
In the US, the date is largely seen as a celebration of Mexican American culture dating back to the 1800s. California, Typical celebrations include parades, street food, block parties, mariachi competitions and baile folklorico, or folklore dances, in which roving dancers wear braids and bright, fringed dresses with shiny ribbons.
For Americans with or without Mexican ancestry, the day has become an excuse to throw back tequila shots with salt and lime and enjoy tortilla chips with melted orange cheddar in a way that is unfamiliar to most people. Mexico,
The focus on drinking and eating has drawn some criticism of the holiday, particularly as beer manufacturers and other marketers have taken advantage of its festive nature and some revelers have resorted to aggressive sporting activities such as fake, droopy mustaches and giant straw sombreros. Conservatism has been adopted.
What is this
Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the victory over the invasion by Mexican troops in 1862 French army in the battle of puebla, The victory over the better equipped and outnumbered French troops was a tremendous emotional boost for the Mexican troops led by General Ignacio Zaragoza.
Historical re-enactments and parades are held every year in the city of Puebla in central Mexico to celebrate the inspirational victory, with participants wearing historic French and Mexican military uniforms.
what is this not
Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day, which is Mexico’s most important holiday.
Mexicans celebrate their country’s independence spain On the anniversary of the call to arms against the European nation on September 16, 1810, by the Rev. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a priest of Dolores, Mexico.
The President of Mexico repeats El Grito de Independência, or the call of independence, by ringing the Hidalgo bell from the balcony of the country’s National Palace at approximately 11 a.m. on September 15 in most years.
The commemoration usually begins with “¡Viva Mexico!” ends with three slogans. Above the colorful swarm of thousands of people crowding into the Zocalo, or main plaza, in central Mexico City.
this year’s celebration
This year May 5th falls on Sunday, which is a perfect day for many people to relax and enjoy the day. Celebrations are planned across the country, especially in places with large Mexican American populations.
Among the festivities in California, San Jose will host a parade and festival that will include live music, dancers and lowrider cars, while there will be a celebration in District Six in San Francisco.
An outdoor marketplace in El Paso, Texas featuring a car show, vendors and live music by Crystal Poppins, Ka$h Go Crazy and 2 Sexy Ashley.
In New Orleans, there will be a celebration Saturday and Sunday at Fat City Park with two stages and eight bands, as well as a taco-eating contest.
Across the country, bars and restaurants are promoting their Mexican food and specials, including all-day happy hours. For something different, New York even has a floating Mexican restaurant on a ferry sailing on the Hudson River.