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Cinco de Mayo

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A Mexican holiday that commemorates the Mexican army's improbable victory over French forces during the Battle of Pueblo on May 5th, 1862.

Cinco de Mayo, Spanish for fifth of May, commemorates the Mexican army's improbable victory over French forces during the Battle of Pueblo on May 5th, 1862. On this day, 4000 Mexican soldiers succeeded in defeating the exceedingly … see full wiki

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review by djevoke. May 04, 2011

Cinco De Drinko

The Spanish version of St. Patty's Day and Oktoberfest, right? We, Americans, love a holiday that gives us full permission to drink and have a good time. In fact, my friends have officially renamed Cinco de Mayo, Cinco de Drinko...yes, we are clever sorts, aren't we? Here are cinco quick fun facts on Cinco de Mayo, so as you raise your margarita, you'll know what your toasting: I find it interesting that not even Mexico celebrates Cinco … more

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Quick Tip by ariajuliet. May 06, 2010

A Quick Tip by ariajuliet

Judgeing by the hour wait at $1 taco night, I'd say it is a pretty popular holiday!

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review by josue3788. November 28, 2009

I want tequila on May 5th!

May 5th is good day for all mexican people and American neighbors because the Mexican army fought against the French army and Mexico was victorious. In the first clashes the French army advanced up to the city of Puebla de los angeles but Mexican army fought endessly against the enemies. The cooperation of all Mexicans made victory possible but the ambition of the French seize Mexican territory at that time did not finish. The French withdrew for Mexican territory but returned with more soldiers … more

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