Not really anything special about this day for my family or I, except that in my college years it was another reason to go 0ut and drink a few cervesas! A little history for you if you are interested:
A Mexican holiday came to the nation's capital Sunday, as Washington joined in Cinco de Mayo celebrations. The National Mall rang to the soundsir of authentic Mexico music and dancing, with traditional food laid on to add to the fiesta feel. Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico's defeat of the French in a battle on May 5, 1862. Many people mistakenly believe the holiday is Mexico's independence day, but Mexico celebrates that on Sept. 16. This commemorates a call for independence from Spain on Sept. 16, 1810.
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