Cinco De Mayo, Some facts you probably don't know.

Cinco de Mayo pronounced (sinko de majo) in Mexico, Spanish for the fifth of May is a yearly celebration held of May 5 to celebrate Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza.

Cinco de Mayo is more than just a reason to enjoy endless margarita, instead it's a celebration of Mexican American culture.

Contrary to popular belief Cinco de Mayo isn't Mexican Independence Day, Mexican Independence day fall on Sept 16, 1810 50 years before the battle of Puebla instead the true is Mexican Treasury was in dire state due to the war during the reform so President Juarez suspended payment of all foreign debt, which upset Spain, France and Great Britain.

With all forces from arriving in Veracruz in 1861 to collect monies, and as France continued onto Mexico City, the Mexican Army defeated the French so you see Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican Army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 the victory of General Ignacio Zaragoza became a symbol of Mexican resistance against Foreign domination.

Cinco de Mayo is celebrate all over America and beyond. America had a major role in bringing Cinco de Mayo festivities to life at the end of the Civil War, the union start sending money and guns to the Mexicans which eventually force the French out and Mexican President Porfirio Diaz create the celebration of the Battle of Puebla the first time in California in 1863.

Some popular food street corn, fajitas, tacos from brisket, tripas (chitterlings) and sausage in flour tortilla are among the favorites.

So now that you have read some history go enjoy some Margaritas, tacos and chips & dips