![]() We celebrate with festive decorations and parades in town plazas across the country, and of course traditional foods and tequila.įox News: What can you tell us about the history of Cinco de Mayo that many people may not know?Ĭamille Austin, director of Advocacy for Abasolo Whisky: In Mexico, while Cinco de Mayo is celebrated regionally in the state of Puebla with parades, speeches and re-enactments of the 1862 battle, in other parts of the country the holiday goes largely unnoticed. ![]() Corbis via Getty Imagesįox News: When is Mexico’s actual Independence Day celebrated?Ĭelorio: Mexican Independence Day is observed on September 16. May 5th marks the day of Mexico’s major victory over the larger, and more powerful French army in the Battle of the Puebla when France sought both money and land as re-payment.Ĥ Brooklyn’s Mexican community marches down 5th Avenue in the Sunset Park during a Cinco de Mayo parade on May 7, 2017. Sonya Auvray, founder of Dona Vega Mezcal: Mexico had lost several wars during the 1800s, which led them to bankruptcy, and unable to fulfill loans from several European countries. Although the others accepted extensions (Spaniards and British), the French did not. ![]() For some reason, it has become such a popular time in the US to drink tequila. People in the US sometimes mistakenly think that Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day, but that’s actually celebrated in September. Jaime Celorio, CEO of Ambhar Tequila: Cinco de Mayo commemorates the 1862 Battle of Puebla (the Mexican Army’s victory over France), but it’s really not a major holiday here in Mexico. And for those who long to celebrate with a cocktail, our experts have shared a few easy recipes you can make at home.įox News: What does Cinco de Mayo commemorate? To commemorate the holiday, Fox News reached out to a couple of leaders in the spirits industry for more about the origins of Cinco de Mayo, and what it meant for the bartending business. ![]() Hawaii’s stray cats pose major threat to protected species Massive 832-pound bluefin tuna caught off Florida coast Man finds 2.38-carat diamond in Arkansas park ![]()
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