perhaps take a moment to consider the holiday's meaning Many think of it as equivalent to July Fourth in the U.S. Mexico earned its independence from Spain on Sept The Mexican victory helped prevent the French from settling in and helping the American Confederacy in the Civil War, according to History.com Newspapers reported Mexican-Americans and Latinos in California celebrating the Cinco de Mayo victory that year Nearly one in five Americans (17%) plans to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year, according to research firm Numerator Most of the celebrators said they were planning to go out to eat (38%) gather with family and friends (35%) or going out for drinks (33%) For those looking to celebrate Cinco de Mayo Remember to check in with your nearest location to make sure it's participating before heading out Your identity in the news: Sign up for USA TODAY's This is America newsletter the fast-casual chain is launching a game on Roblox you can win a free burrito by playing the "Ingredient Quest" in the Burrito Builder experience on Roblox Go to www.roblox.com/chipotle and the first 50,000 players to collect all 53 unique ingredient cards will be able to unlock a free entrée offer Amazon shopping: Celebrate Mexican heritage on Cinco de Mayo with margaritas and birria tacos Taco Bell has several deals leading up to Cinco de Mayo and beyond: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and his Teremana Tequila want to help you celebrate Cinco de Mayo for the fifth consecutive year Just purchase any cocktail made with Teremana Tequila and the brand will give you a rebate for any appetizer for $10 via Venmo (the deal is good through May 31; and up to $1 million in rebates) the deal has only been for guacamole – hence the name "Guac on the Rock" – but this year the deal includes all appetizers When you buy one bottle of more of Teremana Tequila from any off-premise DoorDash retail location through May 12 you get a $10 discount code that can be used to purchase guac or any appetizer during the promotion period Chuy's Cinco de Mayo specials, appetizer dealThe Austin, Texas-founded Tex-Mex chain Chuy's has some Cinco de Mayo specials all day on May 5 including an appetizer special: $5 Queso Bowls including the Boom-Boom Pow Drink specials include $6 regular or $9 Grande signature House ‘Ritas served frozen or on the rocks (Grande ‘Ritas com in a keepsake giveaway cup) Cinco de Mayo also coincides with some limited time menu offerings including Pork Boom-Boom Enchiladas and Macho Burritos (available through June 8) The energy shot brand teamed with the Mexican fast-food chain on some hot shots just in time for Cinco de Mayo When you buy a pack of the limited edition Cinco de Mango 5-hour Energy Shots online you will get a free bottle of Taco John's Energizing Hot Sauce a mango habanero sauce infused with 200 milligrams of caffeine per bottle Follow 5-Hour Energy on Instagram to know when the next supply of the shots and sauce hits the 5-Hour Energy online store Separate drops are scheduled for May 5 and May 8 Taco John's locations near Minneapolis and Boston will give you a free bottle of Taco John’s Energizing Hot Sauce with the purchase of a "No Siesta Fiesta" Bundle Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY’s Trending team. 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Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day cold and worries about immigration crackdowns the community of southwest Detroit celebrated Mexican culture with its annual Cinco de Mayo parade The event kicked off at the intersection of Vernor and Woodmere as the sounds of Latin music filled the air and Mexican flags breezed across a lineup of cars and trucks at the start of the parade This year represents a milestone for the Cinco de Mayo Parade as attendees marked the 60th year of celebrating Mexican heritage community and resilience in southwest Detroit and inviting attendees from across the state and beyond Maybe it was due to the weather or fear from the tense political climate business owners and community members noticed that fewer people attended this year's festivities compared to previous years Though an organizer estimated the parade crowd to be about 8,000 eager to celebrate and pass along the tradition to future generations noticed a different tone at the parade this year which she attributes to the Trump administration‘s policies “It’s usually more cheerful and I’ve been to the parade in the rain before.” She came to the parade from Warren with her husband because she felt it was more important this year than ever to show up grandparents and others of older generations — decided not to attend for the first time ever “I’m here to represent and stand here for my people The Cinco de Mayo Parade honors the 1862 Battle of Puebla, when a Mexican army defeated French forces, and is celebrated more in the U.S. than in Mexico the assistant general manager at Armando’s said as he looked out his window he saw fewer Latinos watching the parade this year is part of a few Latino social media groups that he said were raising the alarm about the parade as a potential site for immigration raids “People were warning each other about not being around possible raids,” Rubio said More: Amid fears of immigration raids, Detroit's Cinco de Mayo Parade will still go on More: Metro Detroit bars, restaurants celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Kentucky Derby Others say the lower turnout was due to the weather but said he believes it’s because of bad weather he said he supports President Donald Trump’s efforts to bring jobs back to America Hernandez says lower turnout for the parade hasn’t noticeably lessened traffic to his bakery a Bad Bunny song blasted from speakers at the Cinco de Mayo festival but not many were around to hear the boastful beat president of the Mexican Patriotic Committee of Metro Detroit which plans the annual Cinco de Mayo parade and festival said the Sunday festival usually brings up to 250 people saw significantly fewer attendees at any given time there were about 20 people walking around the shops and food trucks The weather forced some vendors to go home because the strong wind damaged their tents still had a sizable showing given the weather She estimates close to 8,000 people still showed up to the event “It was a beautiful representation of who southwest Detroit is,” Cruz said a Lincoln Park resident who was working the Galindo’s Taste of Mexico food truck saw fewer sales this year during the Sunday festival — just 15 by 4:30 p.m expecting 300 people,” Ortehua said in Spanish said she knows her community and it wasn’t just the weather that kept crowds small rain and worries about immigration enforcement parade goers said the Cinco de Mayo festivities are an important way to celebrate heritage and resilience Mauricio Hernandez has attended the parade for the last 10 years ever since he and his family moved from Chicago He was going to skip this year's because of rumors that federal immigration enforcement officers might attend the event But he didn't want his son to miss out on the parade “I want to bring my child out here," Hernandez a store on West Vernor selling hand crafted boots 30-year-old Noel Morales said he's been watching the parade since he was 4 years old when he moved from Mexico to southwest Detroit It's a tradition he wants to pass on to future generations we use it in Detroit as far as us celebrating our culture but showing the new generations a little bit of something about where we come from Maybe they haven't had an opportunity to go home and visit so that's what they're seeing here," he said under an awning protecting him from the rain he lived in southwest Detroit but this is only his second time attending the Cinco de Mayo parade He anticipated fewer people would attend because of the intimidation and fear he says the Trump administration has instilled in many community members “Even those that follow the law perfectly,” Hernández said in Spanish “There will be less people who want to expose themselves.” Hernández said he sees the parade as more than a daylong celebration The theme of rebellion was apparent during the event One car displayed a green poster taped to a side window that read: “DERROTAR DONALD TRUMP,” which translates to Defeat Donald Trump which has participated in the parade since 1985 Detroit national coordinator for the organization said part of the group's mission is to defend immigrant rights and stop the administration's attack on immigrants Local leaders in Philadelphia and Chicago canceled their parades In Detroit, there was disagreement among community leaders about whether the parade should go on, with some saying the risk of gathering publicly is too great amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown But one organizer said the thought of canceling the parade was never considered And canceling would ignore those who want to celebrate Latino heritage a business owner in southwest Detroit and board chair of the Southwest Detroit Business Association said she was torn on the idea of canceling this year’s event just because we want to be sensitive to the undocumented and those who fear ICE deportation,” Patino said “But at the same time our businesses in this business corridor have suffered tremendously just from the lack of patrons being in their stores And so events like this draw people outside of the community.” Contact Nushrat Rahman: nrahman@freepress.com. Follow her on X: @NushratR listeners and any Fantasy Baseball manager who joins us for this special occasion Chris Towers from Fantasy Baseball Today is joining us in the live chat on this article to answer your roster and lineup questions prior to lineup lock from 2 p.m EST until 3 p.m Join the conversation by asking your question in the chat and Chris will respond to as many as he can Let's get a head start and dominate this week click "join the conversation" in the top right of this article (next to the byline) on desktop and directly underneath it on mobile and send your questions in the chat there we will update this page with some of the best questions and answers to help other Fantasy managers set their lineups and prepare for the week ahead below you will find Towers' favorite Waiver Wire targets to start the week: Which kind of makes it feel like the team has soured on him at this point in his development Mayo was supposed to be the next Next Big Thing for the Orioles, a top prospect to follow in Gunnar Henderson and Jordan Westburg's footsteps to become a cornerstone for the franchise but his ascension to that point has been a lot slower and a lot bumpier than it was for most of the team's previous top prospects Despite reaching Triple-A back in 2023 and consistently performing at a well-above average clip at that level the Orioles have been slow to promote Mayo hitting .098/.196/.098 with a 48% strikeout rate in 17 games was only in the lineup when he was because Westburg was already hurt and the Orioles notably didn't respond to that initial injury by promoting Mayo Again, it doesn't sound like Mayo has the organization's trust, fairly or not. So he's going to have to hit and hit a lot right away to have a chance to hang around. The Orioles are surely hoping he does just that, though even if Mayo goes out and homers five times in 10 games, would that be enough to convince them to trust him as an everyday player at the MLB level though with a team that is clearly desperate to have something -- anything I have to think Mayo ultimately holds his destiny in his own hands and I still think there's plenty of potential here I don't want to blow my FAB budget on adding Mayo knowing he could be back in Triple-A in a matter of days But this is still one of the best power-hitting prospects in baseball Here's who else we're looking to add on waivers ahead of Week 5:  Ivan Herrera, Cardinals (63%) – The first thing you need to do is make sure Herrera isn't available in your league because he has top-five upside at the position and was showing it before his knee injury – after he flashed that kind of upside last season Herrera might even have "best hitting catcher in baseball" upside Tyler Stephenson, Reds (56%) – If Herrera isn't available in your league and you need a catcher but he has a high floor thanks to the occasional 1B/DH start and should pace out to 20 homers without killing your batting average now that he's back Rhys Hoskins, Brewers (58%) – It took Hoskins a while to get going Hoskins is hitting .340/.450/.600 with four homers and just an 18.3% strikeout rate And his underlying numbers suggest it isn't a fluke with his xBA up to .265 on the strength of a better than 2 mph jump in average exit velocity from last season Hoskins sure looks a lot healthier than he did last season Deep-league target: Spencer Horwitz, Pirates (10%) – Horwitz has been out on his minor-league rehab assignment for a week now so he's probably getting pretty close to returning from wrist surgery I'd guess there will be at least another week but he'll be back soon enough that adding Horwitz in deeper leagues makes sense – he probably won't play much against lefties but Horwitz should nonetheless be a key part of the Pirates lineup once he's back Zack Gelof, Athletics (44%) – Gelof is working his way back from his fractured hamate bone and it looks like he's going to have his lineup spot waiting for him with Athletics' second basemen hitting just .214/.273/.376 on the season That's actually not any worse than what Gelof managed last season but the A's surely believe he is capable of more It might be tough for him to get there coming off this injury but if Gelof can just make a bit more contact he could be a very useful Fantasy option still Deep-league target: Hye Seong Kim, Dodgers (17%) – I'm not sure I buy Kim as a Fantasy force His stint at Triple-A went well – .252/.328/.470 with five homers and 13 steals in 28 games – but there was a bit too much swing and miss for someone with really limited pop (30.2% hard-hit rate he's a talented young player with plenty of positional versatility who could carve out a role in a very good Dodgers lineup so if we're chasing upside and want a cheap bite at it I don't mind throwing a few FAB bucks at Kim just in case Connor Norby, Marlins (40%) – Norby hasn't been great so far He looks like someone whose spring was disrupted by an oblique injury he may still not be totally past yet he has already scored 11 runs with two steals in 15 games so he's finding ways to contribute when his bat isn't working yet Deep-league target: Brooks Lee, Twins (22%) – Lee has always had strong contact skills and fairly limited power but he's showing some real signs of growth with the latter skill if you can look past the fairly middling surface-level numbers He has nearly doubled his hard-hit rate from last season with his average exit velocity jumping from 85.8 to 90.3 mph I don't think Lee is likely to be a great power hitter but even average would work given how much contact he makes and his .264 xBA and .473 xSLG would definitely work If you're looking for some upside on the wire Lee makes sense as both a shortstop or third base target but Lawlar is producing so well in Triple-A that something's gotta give at some point – he has hit .369/.454/.664 in his first extended taste of Triple-A White Sox (14%) – I still don't think there's enough pop here for Meidroth to matter in most leagues But his strong approach at the plate has predictably led to a solid .275 batting average and a massive walk rate giving him the potential for some cheap runs and steals and it's probably more like a 20-steal ceiling Kyle Stowers Marlins (50%) – The Marlins have a whole bunch of similar-ish Quad-A corner bat types Stowers – a career .870 OPS bat in Triple-A – homered twice Saturday and now has a .928 OPS for the season And while I don't buy that he's actually anywhere near that good his underlying numbers do actually back it up – his .408 expected wOBA is actually right in line with his .407 actual mark He hits the ball hard (91.3 mph average exit velocity) and hits both plenty of line drives and batted balls in the air to the pull side but the Marlins are going to keep Stowers in the middle of their lineup Joshua Lowe, Rays (66%) – Lowe's rehab was delayed this weekend due to some back issues which is making it feel like this might be another season absolutely ruined by injuries – he was already on the IL for an oblique issue If he can get back on the field soon and get past these issues Lowe has plenty of potential as a power/speed threat even if I don't think he'll ever hit like he did in 2023 again Trent Grisham, Yankees (44%) – I don't know where this has come from and while he's still a bit too flyball oriented that has manifested in more line drives in the early going which should keep the batting average a bit higher Just like he's forced the Yankees into playing him more consistently he's forcing Fantasy players to take him more seriously than expected Javier Baez, Tigers (25%) – Everything about this is probably a surprise "Javier Baez is Fantasy relevant again in 2025 … as an outfielder?"  I'm skeptical but he's showing signs of life here – both as a defender where he actually looks like a decent fit in center field – and Baez has homered in three straight games and has 10 hits in his past six starts and Baez's underlying data is still pretty rough But if you're desperate for an outfielder in deeper leagues Tony Gonsolin But lots of pitchers have faced the Marlins and failed to strike out nine in six innings – and most one-start wonders don't have a four-year track record where they posted a 2.51 ERA (3.45 FIP) and 0.99 WHIP He looked healthy and effective in his first start back and that's enough to buy back in on a guy who was definitely a must-roster player before 2023 Grant Holmes, Braves (72%) – It's been a frustrating start to the season for Holmes whose command has waxed and waned through his six starts But the upside he has flashed has been enough to buy in especially coming off his best start of the season a nine-strikeout effort against the Dodgers of all teams this weekend Holmes has struggled with his four-seamer especially but he leaned on his cutter more in his most recent start and that seemed to help – anything to get him into more counts where he can do damage with his slider and curveball but I do think he should be rostered in basically every league Lucas Giolito, Red Sox (62%) – Giolito didn't look quite like himself in his return from elbow surgery He lowered his arm slot and leaned almost exclusively on his four-seamer and changeup as he threw his slider just five times in his first start back – he threw it 28% of the time in 2023 Some pitchers don't get the feel for their slider's back after elbow surgery so that's something to keep an eye on with Giolito who leaned heavily on that pitch for swings and misses before his injury It was a solid enough debut that I'm willing to add him but he is a lower priority than Gonsolin or Holmes for me Gunnar Hoglund Athletics (24%) – The key question for Hoglund after his MLB debut is how legit was the fastball He got three of his seven strikeouts with it while generating a bunch of whiffs and weak contact – a notable exception here being the home run he allowed – and if that can be a real weapon for him It's hard to have a very good fastball that sits at 93.6 mph and the "it was the Marlins" excuse makes a lot more sense here than it does with Gonsolin given his track record of success at the MLB level But Hoglund does have some of the characteristics you're looking for to help a fastball play up – lots of vertical rise and good extension that should make it play up at the top of the zone – and his changeup looked great The lack of a good breaking ball could prove troublesome if he doesn't improve there but I'm willing to add Hoglund and see what the next few starts look like Tyler Anderson, Angels (39%) – We know what Anderson is at this point he can be extremely effective with his changeup-first approach too – but with two starts on the way this week with the knowledge that this might be the only week you use Anderson if it goes wrong Ben Casparius Dodgers (18%) – Casparius will pitch Monday in a bulk role – possibly as a starter – and he gets the Marlins it's not clear when Casparius will get used and it's safe to assume he won't go six-plus innings given how he has been used so far – no more than 3.2 innings in any outing to date But if Casparius could give us five strong innings against Miami in this one (with a decent chance for a win) and then makes another relief appearance later in the week And if he takes advantage of his opportunity maybe the Dodgers will give Casparius a longer look in the rotation Given how good he's been in a relief role this season – 2.91 ERA 27.1% strikeout rate – Casparius is hinting at some upside here so I think you'll be safe to get some saves from Miller in the short run at least If you're in the mood for some chips and salsa tacos and quesadillas or chimichangas and enchiladas here are some Mexican restaurants in the area that are worth trying Note this is not an exhaustive list of eateries specializing in Mexican cuisine in Akron 9 Black-owned restaurants, eateries to check out in Greater Akron 18 women-owned restaurants, eateries to check out in Greater Akron Mucho Bueno’s Mexican Grill & Cantina opened in Brunswick in 2006 Reporter Mark Price wrote that he and his wife Susie have been regulars for about 15 years but it’s always nice to return to the comfort of what you know,” Susie said Read on: Mucho Bueno’s Mexican Grill & Cantina in Brunswick is a feast and a fiesta | Local Flavor Casa del MarCasa Del Mar, which translates to “House of the Sea,” is an authentic Mexican restaurant on South Cleveland-Massillon Road just south of Interstate 76 in Greenridge Plaza. It’s been in business in Norton since 2013 and is a sister restaurant to Casa Del Rio in Wadsworth and Casa Del Rio Express in Fairlawn this is some of the best Mexican food I’ve tasted in Summit County Read on: Casa Del Mar in Norton is a fiesta of deliciousness | Local Flavor Friends Gustavo Munoz and Alejandro Enriquez opened Amigos Taqueria in Stow in 2022 Enriquez was formerly a cook at Munoz's Tallmadge restaurant El Tren Grill before they became close friends and decided to go into business together Amigos Taqueria focuses on the authentic dishes of their hometowns That includes recipes perfected by Munoz's parents Read on: Amigos Taqueria goes for Mexican authenticity in Stow Tito's in Fairlawn has been around since 2011 so she and husband Steve finally checked it out in August 2023 She noted their extensive menu with variations of quesadillas fajitas and burritos plus 10 chef's specials Read on: Dinner at Tito's Mexican Grill a feast you'll want to repeat | Local Flavor which opened inside Barmacy in Akron's Highland Square in 2022 It's run by couple Tyler Robinson and Nadine Gheith who were encouraged by their friends to sell their taco creations tilapia or vegetarian elote street tacos; chicken or beef birria tacos with meat cooked for three to five hours and served with consomme broth; elote corn bowls; quesadillas and more Read on: Town Tacos cures your street taco cravings at new location inside Akron's Barmacy which opened last April at Valley Centre plaza in Akron's Merriman Valley specializes in the foods of owner Carlos Hernandez's family's homeland Amid the restaurant's huge menu of 42 entrees including five types of enchiladas Mexican salads and appetizers and much more Read on: Oodles of noodles, tacos, pizza: These 6 restaurants opened in Summit County in April 🍜🌮🍕 This authentic Mexican spot is located in Ellet La Loma’s most frequently ordered dishes are from the seafood section of its menu the most popular of which is the molcajete — shrimp mussels and fish served sizzling in a mortar Read on: La Loma brings authentic Mexican tacos and more on the menu in Akron's Ellet neighborhood | Local Flavor La FresaLa Fresa is Beans' go-to place when she's in the mood for fresh They have numerous options for cold treats including house-made popsicles with flavors including coconut blackberry and mango as well as more out-of-the-box popsicles are tequila La Fresa also makes their own ice creams and sherbets I scream, you scream: Where to get the scoop on ice cream in the Akron area El Papa’s originally opened in Dover in 2009 it moved to Cuyahoga Falls on Howe Avenue and operated there for five years resides in what was once Domenic’s Pub on State Road in Cuyahoga Falls The most popular dishes at El Papa's are the California burrito, birria tacos, white enchiladas and margaritas, Beans reported a newer Mexican restaurant that recently took over the former El Rancho's in Wallhaven was a good lunch option for reporter Craig Webb and his wife Jennifer the smell of the delicious plate of steak and grilled onions and peppers at Los Cabos took me to a tropical paradise Read on: Take a culinary trip to Mexico at Akron's new Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant | Local Flavor Funky Truckeria in Norton gave Webb a taste of summer during a December 2022 visit Webb tried the steak and chorizo campechano taco and a BBQ carnitas taco while Jennifer went for the fried grouper taco and the Birria street style taco They also ordered the chorizo funky balls as well as chip with pico de gallo and street corn salsa Read on: Norton's Funky Truckeria offers food truck experience year round | Local Flavor Webb again went with his trusty go-to: steak fajitas and there were plenty of onions and peppers and just the right amount of salty taste to make me hungry for more," he wrote Read on: Casa Del Rio in Wadsworth serves up Mexican fare with family hospitality | Local Flavor The Baltimore Orioles recalled infield prospect Coby Mayo from the Triple-A Norfolk Tides for another shot at the big leagues made his major-league debut last season Aug and batted .098 in two stints (17 games) with Baltimore last season He returns to the club after the Orioles placed Ramón Urías on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain Saturday Urías became the club’s 14th player placed on the IL The roster moves came ahead of Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards The Athletic’s Keith Law ranked Mayo as the Orioles’ No. 2 prospect and No. 18 among the top 100 MLB prospects Law said Mayo is “6-5 and does have long levers some of which is the natural tradeoff for the kind of power he displays but may also point to a longer adjustment period in the majors as pitchers exploit that length He hasn’t swung-and-missed excessively in the minors and he has made small adjustments to his approach and his mechanics as he’s moved up so there’s every reason to think he’ll do so in the majors “He’s played third and first in pro ball and has made himself into a capable defender at the hot corner but first base will always be the easiest option — or possibly right field as he has plenty of arm and moves well enough for a corner outfield spot with 30-35 homer upside and a good enough plan at the plate to eventually get to league-average or better OBPs.” six home runs and an .869 OPS across 28 games (Photo: Nathan Ray Seebeck / Imagn Images) Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsGabby Jimenez Andrea K. Moreno SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio restaurants and bars are celebrating Cinco de Mayo with various deals and specials More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter From margarita discounts to a Tequila Tres Leches Cake check out these places offering Cinco de Mayo deals: Anaqua Garden Bar at Plaza San Antonio Hotel and Spa Chili’s will have a $5 Tequila Trifecta on May 5 that consists of El Jimador Silver 1800 Reposado and Jose Cuervo Gold with Triple Sec and house-made sour Chuy’s will offer the Regular House ‘Rita for $6 and the Grande House ‘Rita for $9, only on May 5 while supplies last. If you’d like to add an extra pour to your drink, Chuy’s will offer $1 pours all day long. The restaurant will also feature Chips ‘N’ Dips for $5. Click here to find a location near you Fish City Grill will be offering Peruvian Cobia Tacos served with a Gold Margarita for $19. The tacos are served on corn tortillas and include aji amarillo pepper crema, verde slaw, pickled red onion and cilantro. The margarita showcases the restaurant’s house recipe topped with extra Gran Gala Tequila. The deal is only available on Monday, May 5, and can be obtained at all four San Antonio-area locations. La Panadería is offering a lineup of Tequila-infused dishes in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, including Tequila Butter Steak and Eggs, Tequila Almond Croissant, Tequila Tres Leches Croissant and Tequila French Toast. Tequila-based cocktails are also available. View this post on Instagram A post shared by La Panadería Bakery Café (@lapanaderia) Las Palapas is offering multiple deals all-day at all locations on Cinco de Mayo. For $5 each, guests can dine on chips and an 8-ounce queso or a full order of bean and cheese nachos. There will also be $5 10-ounce margaritas to celebrate. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Las Palapas Restaurants (@laspalapasrestaurants) The deals are available dine-in, drive-thru and to-go. Anyone who wears their Las Palapas Fiesta medal can also get $5 off any purchase over $25. Taco Cabana is offering multiple discounts during happy hour from 3-6 p.m. on Cinco de Mayo. Guests can save with $2 margaritas, $2 domestic beers and 50% off a three-pack of flautas, small cheese quesadillas and bean and cheese nachos. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taco Cabana (@tacocabana) Via 313 is releasing a new Elote Pizza for Cinco de Mayo The limited-time pizza will be available starting May 5 through July 6 Guests can also enjoy $5 margaritas at the restaurant all-day on May 5 Copyright 2025 by KSAT - All rights reserved Gabby Jimenez is a digital journalist at KSAT Gabby is a San Antonio native and joined the KSAT team in January 2025 she has reported for newspapers in Louisiana and Virginia earning a Virginia Press Association award for Combination Photo and Story in 2024 She graduated from Texas State University with an electronic media degree and a minor in psychology where she held several positions at The Ranger Email Newsletters KSAT RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us KSAT Internships Careers at KSAT Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. View this post on Instagram A post shared by La Panadería Bakery Café (@lapanaderia) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Las Palapas Restaurants (@laspalapasrestaurants) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taco Cabana (@tacocabana) The fact that Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo as if it’s the most Mexican of holidays is a bit like if Mexicans were to take on George Washington’s birthday with burger-eating celebrates Mexico’s victory in the Battle of Puebla in which the lesser-equipped Mexican forces resisted the French under Emperor Napoleon III As exciting as the victory might have been in the moment the French succeeded in capturing Puebla (a city about 85 miles southeast of the nation’s capital) they captured Mexico City and installed Austrian Ferdinand Maximilian in his three-year not-too-sweet and relatively unknown reign as Emperor of Mexico And the victory had other historical significance Some say it may have helped prevent Napoleon from lending his hand to the Confederacy in the Civil War President Lincoln opposed foreign occupation of Mexico; he threw his support behind exiled president Benito Juarez Juarez ordered Maximilian to be executed by firing squad — and the Mexican Republic was restored Still, Cinco de Mayo is not even a bank holiday in Mexico, and yet it’s the biggest Mexican holiday celebrated here. How did Cinco de Mayo come to be so important in the U.S.? I called Mexico City native Jimmy Shaw, owner of Lotería Grill and a former marketing executive with a wealth of knowledge about the history and culture of his homeland Shaw said that this relatively low-key Mexican holiday became Cinco de Mayo as we know it — the day Americans party hard with a Mexican theme — in the 1980s Beer and liquor companies seized on this day which falls roughly three weeks before Memorial Day as a way to get a head start on summer festivities — and thus A holiday invented as an excuse to make summer longer Thinking about what to eat and cook and serve for Cinco de Mayo I imagined myself singing “Cielito Lindo” in a Mexico City cantina with a plate of orange slices and sal de gusano Of course, guacamole comes next, and this year, thanks again to Hernandez, we have the official definition of Mexico City-style guacamole: no tomatoes (I’m in full agreement on the tomatoes and it’s about time someone set the record straight because that’s the way my Mexican grandmother did it To take your guacamole situation to the next level, make your own totopos (It’s easier than you think and once you dip a warm you’ll have a hard time going back to store-bought.) To each his own salsa, but I love a salsa molcajete so named because it’s traditionally made by grinding the salsa ingredients (charred tomato You can grind the ingredients in a food processor but the charring and hand-mashing is half the fun they’re offering a free order of nachos or taquitos with any online or call-in catering menu order – only on the fifth of May Here’s to celebrating independence the world over Eating out this week? Sign up for Tasting Notes to get our restaurant experts’ insights and off-the-cuff takes on where they’re dining right now Consider becoming a Times subscriber (Anita L. Arambula / Confessions of a Foodie) Have a cooking question?Email us. Food World & Nation Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map While Cinco de Mayo falls on Monday this year there’s no reason you can’t start the week off with a bit of celebration Spend the holiday at your favorite restaurant or check out a few new restaurants hosting events on the big day Here’s a roundup of a few Cinco de Mayo events happening around town today Did we miss your favorite event? Let us know at [email protected] Head to this new restaurant for music, margaritas and Tex-Mex fare. Blue Iguana will be serving Mexican candy, green tea and Blue Iguana shots for $7, along with its speciality cocktails like the Banana Berry and Sueno Maya for $14. Find more information here Enjoy Mexican-inspired dishes in addition to regular menu offerings from this Peruvian restaurant. Grab your best fiesta hat and celebrate Cinco de Mayo. This event is from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Find more information here Indulge in a fusion of flavors with mini tacos from JINYA. Pair them with specialty drinks and regular menu items. Enjoy these Cinco specials during regular business hours. Find more information here Experience an outside bar, extended full-service patio, tacos, nachos, margaritas and specialty shots at this block party. The fiesta starts at 11 a.m., and live music from Night Hog begins at 6 p.m. Find more information here Celebrate the holiday with two-for-one taco plates, $3 house margaritas and $2 Mexican draft beers. These specials will be offered during regular business hours. Find more information here Enjoy margaritas, a food truck, tacos and live music throughout this event. Drink options include margaritas on the rocks, frozen or in a fish bowl with a plethora of flavor options. Find more information here Call the restaurant at 225-223-6164 for more details Find more information on Instagram Find more information on Instagram or call the restaurant at 225-300-4601 for details Find more information on Instagram or call the restaurant at 225-228-8701 for details Find more information on Instagram or call your nearest restaurant for details Find more information on Instagram, or make a reservation here Find more information on Instagram or call the restaurant at 225-387-2699 for details Call the restaurant at 225-256-3937 for details but call the restaurant at 225-218-4045 for details Find more information on Instagram or call the restaurant at 225-408-3390 for details Find more information on Instagram or call the restaurant at 225-388-9000 for details Nearly one in five Americans (17%) plans to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year, according to research firm Numerator These Indiana restaurants and food companies have specials for the day For Cinco de Mayo, the fast-casual chain is launching a game on Roblox Taco Bell Cinco de Mayo dealsTaco Bell is offering a free Nachos Bell Grande with an order of $20 or more on DoorDash Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and his Teremana Tequila want to help you celebrate Cinco de Mayo for the fifth consecutive year The Austin, Texas-founded Tex-Mex chain Chuy's has some Cinco de Mayo specials all day on May 5 including an appetizer special: $5 Queso Bowls including the Boom-Boom Pow Cinco de Mayo also coincides with some limited-time menu offerings including Pork Boom-Boom Enchiladas and Macho Burritos (available through June 8) The energy shot brand teamed with the Mexican fast-food chain on some hot shots just in time for Cinco de Mayo Follow 5-Hour Energy on Instagram to know when the next supply of the shots and sauce hits the 5-Hour Energy online store Cinco de Mayo: What to know about the history of the holiday. Jackson at cheryl.jackson@indystar.com or 317-444-6264 Follow her on X.com:@cherylvjackson or Bluesky: @cherylvjackson.bsky.social Several major restaurants, delivery companies and alcohol brands are offering big discounts for Cinco de Mayo Some may incorrectly assume that Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day (that's actually Sept it commemorates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla During this battle the Mexican troops defended the town from French soldiers in 1862 bolstered the spirits of the resistance movement It was also a point of pride for Mexican Americans particularly in California where the first Cinco de Mayo celebrations were held Here's every major restaurant in Arizona offering deals and specials for Cinco de Mayo Just remember to check that your nearby location is participating in the event before heading out Chipotle's Cinco de Mayo 'Ingredient Quest' in RobloxFor Cinco de Mayo Go to www.roblox.com/chipotle and the first 50,000 players to collect all 53 unique ingredient cards will be able to unlock a free entrée offer Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo? The history behind the holiday Arizonans love to toast Taco Bell has several deals leading up to Cinco de Mayo and beyond: And there's a delivery deal this year, too. When you buy one bottle or more of Teremana Tequila from any off-premise DoorDash retail location through May 12, you get a $10 discount code that can be used to purchase guac or any appetizer during the promotion period. In honor of the holiday, several national restaurants are celebrating with deals on tacos, burritos, and other Mexican food. Here are some of the best Cinco de Mayo deals on Mexican food. In honor of Cinco de Mayo, Baja Fresh is offering customers $5.55 when they spend $20 or more on an online order. Use the code CINCO when placing an online order to get the offer, per a press release shared with the Deseret News. On May 5, Chipotle guests can receive free Chips and Queso Blanco on all online or in-app orders with the code CINCO25, per a press release shared with the Deseret News. Customers can also receive free delivery on online and in-app orders with the code DELIVERY. Exclusively on Cinco de Mayo, receive $5 off orders made over $20 on the Chronic Tacos app. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chronic Tacos Mexican Grill (@chronictacosnw) “It’s not your typical Monday - it’s Cinco de Mayo and Chuy’s is the spot to be!” Tex-Mex restaurant Chuy’s wrote in a press release El Pollo Loco teamed up with Tapatío to celebrate Cinco de Mayo Loco Rewards customers who order on the El Pollo Loco app on the holiday will receive a free five-ounce bottle of Tapatío hot sauce When Jack in the Box customers spend at least $5 on Cinco de Mayo, they get a free Meat Lovers Burrito or Tiny Tacos (any style), per Today customers who purchase any entree will receive a free order of Queso per a press release shared with the Deseret News the first 20 in-store guests on Cinco de Mayo will be given a free T-shirt This deal is only available at participating locations Taco Bell is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with several food deals, per USA Today Uber Eats or Grubhub order and get a free Nachos Bell Grande May 6: Taco Bell Rewards members will be offered deals on $1 five-piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets $1 Soft Taco Supreme and others through the Taco Bell app May 6: Customers get a free Seasoned Beef Soft Taco when they spend at least $15 on Uber One Student deliveries To celebrate the holiday, 7-Eleven is offering the following deals, per a press release View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chronic Tacos Mexican Grill (@chronictacosnw) Looking for a deal on Mexican food for Cinco de Mayo if often celebrated in America by eating Mexican food The holiday meaning isn't exactly what many Americans think it is More: Cinco de Mayo or any day: Check out these 5 Mexican restaurants in Providence 5-hour Energy and Taco John's Cinco de Mayo hot sauce collaborationThe energy shot brand teamed with the Mexican fast-food chain on some hot shots just in time for Cinco de Mayo get a House Margarita (frozen or on the rocks) or just $7.99; flavors vary by location You can also add a Red's Beaker of Patron Silver or Casamigos to any margarita for $3 (limit one per drink).Contributing: Maria Jimenez Moya As Cinco de Mayo celebrations get underway restaurants across the country are offering free food discounts and digital deals — from burritos in the metaverse to $5 margaritas which commemorates Mexico’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 Chipotle is launching a virtual game on "Roblox" to mark the holiday. Starting at 6 p.m. ET on May 5, players can visit roblox.com/chipotle and join the “Ingredient Quest” in the Burrito Builder experience The first 50,000 users to collect all 53 digital ingredient cards will receive a free entrée code Taco Bell Cinco de Mayo dealTaco Bell is rolling out multiple offers leading up to and beyond Cinco de Mayo: customers can receive a rebate for up to $10 for any appetizer — not just guacamole — purchased with a Teremana cocktail The offer is valid through May 31 via Venmo On May 5, get a free side of queso with any entrée purchase. The first 20 customers at participating locations receive a free Moe’s T-shirt Moe Rewards members can also access the Moe Monday deal — a burrito or bowl with chips and salsa for $7.99 The Tequila Trifecta Margarita is $5 on May 5. Chili’s Rewards members also get free chips and salsa with each visit Red Lobster Cinco de Mayo dealDine-in customers at the Red Lobster can enjoy a Cinco Rita cocktail for $5 on May 5 Suzanne Blake is a Newsweek reporter based in New York Her focus is reporting on consumer and social trends spanning from retail to restaurants and beyond She is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill and joined Newsweek in 2023 You can get in touch with Suzanne by emailing s.blake@newsweek.com either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content While many just celebrate Cinco de Mayo with tacos and margaritas, the day serves as a celebration of the day the Mexican army defeated French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 However, many American restaurants take advantage of the holiday and offer major discounts on food and drinks Newsweek has compiled a list of the top discounts and savings to help you celebrate the holiday Pizza and Mexican food lovers alike can take advantage of California Pizza Kitchen's deal this Cinco de Mayo as customers can earn $5 margaritas and a free order of White Corn Guacamole + Chips from May 1 to May 5 you have a choice between the Fresh Agave Lime just mention the chips and guacamole offer to your server The offer is limited to one order per table The leader in fast casual Mexican food is allowing customers to celebrate Cinco de Mayo for five days customers will get free delivery if they use the code DELIVER on the app or website You can also get a free order of chips and Queso Blanco if you order between May 3 and May 5 with the code CINCO25 the restaurant chain is giving away 50,000 free burritos through an "Ingredient Quest" experience on Roblox Those who want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Chuy's can score a $6 regular of $9 grande signature House 'Rita The restaurant is also offering $1 floaters Moe's Southwest Grill will give customers a free queso side with the purchase of any entree on May 5 Participating locations will also give the first 20 guests a chance to win a free Moe's T-shirt TGI Friday's is also getting in on the Cinco de Mayo action with a $5 happy hour or a $5 all-day menu You can also order chips and salsa or chips and queso for just $5 and there's a $5 promotion on classic margaritas Loyalty members will get the deal once they purchase a regular entree at full price A coupon will automatically be delivered on May 6 to their loyalty account to redeem for a free entree from then through May 11 fans must be loyalty members of Bubbakoo's Burritos all guests are able to use code CINCO10 to receive 10 percent off all catering orders said in a statement: "Cinco de Mayo is all about flavor and fun—and that's what Bubbakoo's is all about It's our way of saying thanks and helping everyone celebrate with even more of the bold flavors they love This holiday is the perfect time to turn up the flavor and this is our way of adding a little extra excitement to the festivities." said in a statement: "Our fans love to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our real ingredients we're giving the Roblox community the opportunity to compete for free Chipotle and learn more about what makes our brand unique along the way." several other unofficial food holidays are happening throughout the month of May This includes International Hummus Day on May 13 Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair Hold us accountable and submit your rating of this article on the meter. Newsletters in your inbox See all PHL17.com (WPHL) — Cinco de Mayo is today (May 5) and if you’re looking for a spot to sip on a delicious Margarita and enjoy Cinco de Mayo specials If you’re looking for a place to celebrate El Vez: Kick off Cinco de Mayo with a “Make Your Own Margarita Pitcher” and special dishes El Rey: where mini piñatas filled with candy will be dropped at tables for younger guests Ranstead Room: Ranstead Room is hosting a Happy Hour Event with Patron from 7 -9 p.m Hard Rock Cafe: Spice up your Cinco de Mayo with sizzling fajitas and hand-crafted margaritas Puttshack: Celebrate at Puttshack with a lineup of unique agave cocktails Keating’s Rope & Anchor: Red Owl Tavern: Enjoy Red Owl Tavern’s extensive selection of agave spirits and standout cocktails Square 1682: Celebrate Cinco with one-day-only food and drink specials Get ready to fiesta at Mamajuana Cafe Philly This list will be updated as PHL17 learns about more Cinco de Mayo events in Philly. 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Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals 05-05-2025NEWS While the day celebrates an important event in Mexico’s history restaurant chains use it as an opportunity to lure customers with free burritos and tacos BY Michael Grothaus victory of Mexico against France in the Battle of Puebla while Cinco de Mayo celebrates an important event in Mexican history the day is widely observed in communities across America and is now frequently one used to celebrate Mexican-American culture in the United States Many brands in America—especially restaurant chains—like to participate in Cinco de Mayo by offering deals and freebies to customers This is especially true of restaurants that serve Mexican or Mexican-American food Here are some deals to be had today if you are up for celebrating Cinco de Mayo with your tastebuds Use the code CINCO at checkout to get $5.55 off your order of $20 or more The pizza chain is offering free white corn guacamole and chips to customers who show this web page to their server The Mexican food chain is offering a coupon for a free taco on their next visit to people who purchase something today Chipotle is offering several Cinco de Mayo deals including $0 delivery fees when using the promo code DELIVER and free chips and Queso Blanco when using the promo code CINCO25 The company is also giving away the chance to win one of 50,000 burritos when you play its Burrito Builder experience on Roblox. Full details of the offers can be found here Get a free burrito with any $10 purchase The fast food chain is giving away free Tiny Tacos of any style if you order in the app and spend at least $5 today Buy one burrito and get one free Order Laredo Taco Company food through the 7NOW Delivery app and get 50% off the total as long as the order is $20 or more The final deadline for Fast Company’s Brands That Matter Awards is Friday, May 30, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Apply today. Michael Grothaus is a novelist and author. His latest novel, BEAUTIFUL SHINING PEOPLE, has been translated into multiple languages More Fast Company & Inc © 2025 Mansueto Ventures Fastcompany.com adheres to NewsGuard’s nine standards of credibility and transparency. Learn More Cinco de Mayo honors Mexico's 1862 victory over the Second French Empire and the annual celebration falls on a Monday this year That day of the week is one that independent and family-owned restaurants in Athens are often closed in order to go shopping for supplies but all of the ones in the Banner-Herald's list will be open for business and ready to fill customers' bodies with some of the city's finest cuisine Here are five options for local places to eat on Cinco de Mayo hand-picked by arts and culture reporter Andrew Shearer and staff photographer Joshua Jones Eat Athens: Authentic Athens Mexican restaurant no longer a well-kept secret The blood orange colada at Modesto is made with white rum a holiday which commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the Second French Empire Though it's largely celebrated by Americans it's still a great day to hit up a local restaurant for Mexican food or take advantage of specials and cheap margaritas Here are six Baton Rouge-area Cinco de Mayo deals Did we miss one? Email serena.puang@theadvocate.com with details The Asian-Tex-Mex fusion place is offering a Cinco special: two traditional tacos beans or charro with one small house margarita for $20 Any small margarita is available for $10 or any large margarita for $15 They will also be running giveaways for coupons The local seafood staple will be having dine-in only specials: $2 house margaritas (frozen or on the rocks) $12 crawfish platters (three pounds) and crawfish queso from 11 a.m Guests will receive free chips and salsa with the purchase of an entrée The modern Indian cocktail bar is offering $5 margaritas and Mexican pints all day long. From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., the restaurant is running a special: 50% off all tequila shots (yes, according to their Instagram Modesto is hosting one complete with specialty shots Urban Daiquiris kicked off Cinco de Mayo festivities over the weekend but the party continues today with $5 margaritas and taco trucks At the restaurant inside the Queen Baton Rouge, 1717 Kitchen + Cocktails is offering two-for-one taco plates and other Mexican food specials. They will also be serving $2 Mexican draft beers and $3 house margaritas all night. For more information, visit thequeenbr.com/promotions/cinco-de-mayo/ Features coordinator Lauren Cheramie contributed to this report Email Serena Puang at serena.puang@theadvocate.com. Follow her on Instagram @dear.yall This story is only for subscribers like you${formattedName Email notifications are only sent once a day News Tips:newstips@theadvocate.com Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: 2 prospect Mayo for return to MajorsUrías (right hamstring strain) becomes 14th Baltimore player on injured listMay 4th BALTIMORE -- feels he has proven all he can in the Orioles’ farm system “I think I’ve done a really good job of being a really good Minor League player,” Mayo said He entered in the seventh inning and went 0-for-2 Mayo took the roster spot of infielder Ramón Urías who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain after getting scratched from Friday's lineup Urías became the MLB-high 14th player on Baltimore’s IL which features such other key position players as infielder Jordan Westburg (left hamstring strain) and outfielders Colton Cowser (left thumb fracture) and Tyler O’Neill (neck inflammation) Upon reaching the Majors for the first time in 2024 Mayo went 4-for-41 (.098) with no extra-base hits over two stints with the O’s (Aug Mayo hit .190 (8-for-42) with three doubles and three RBIs in 17 Grapefruit League games he went 7-for-19 (.368) over his final eight contests That wasn’t enough to push his way onto a crowded MLB roster as the Orioles optioned the 2020 fourth-round Draft pick on March 18 Mayo had been playing well at Triple-A, where he batted .252 with seven doubles, two triples, six home runs, 22 RBIs and an .869 OPS over 28 games for Norfolk He didn’t start Saturday as he didn’t find out the news of his promotion until 11:45 a.m “I think he was really pressing in Spring Training and trying way too hard,” manager Brandon Hyde said “Sounds like he’s hitting the ball hard down there.” General manager Mike Elias said on Friday that Mayo was “really close” to a big league return “I’m really happy with where he is,” Elias said “It seems like he’s in a good spot -- the production that we’re seeing out of him He’s going to be a big part of this team.” If Mayo’s hitting and power tools begin to translate to the big leagues he could quickly become a big boost to an Orioles offense that could use more production amid the team’s 13-19 start Baltimore ranks last in MLB in batting average (.174) and OPS (.490) vs Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball The right-handed-hitting Mayo was 9-for-17 (.529) with two doubles four home runs and nine RBIs against lefties at Triple-A this season “That can be a big role for me in my career just a really good hitter in general,” Mayo said “I’m being stingy with swing decisions and whatnot just narrowing the zone down in Triple-A and trying to make them come to me.” The Orioles are temporarily losing one of their more consistent righty hitters in Urías but Hyde is optimistic the hamstring injury won’t become a long-term issue “I think that he’s going to continue most baseball activities once he gets feeling a little bit better,” Hyde said “So I don’t think it’s going to be very long.” Baltimore will begin to get reinforcements The first could be right-handed starter Zach Eflin (right lat strain) who is making a rehab start for High-A Aberdeen on Sunday O’Neill and Westburg might also be back soon potentially without even needing rehab assignments (which is still to be decided) the banged-up O’s are trying to build positive momentum They ended April with a series victory against the Yankees “You just got to worry about the 26 guys right now that we have on the roster and do everything we can to play well “I don’t see anybody hanging their head or feeling sorry for us The other teams aren’t going to feel sorry for us You’ve got to just put one foot in front of the other.” and aside from spring flowers after all the April showers Some of you might be eagerly looking forward to the holiday and others might be awaiting festivities without really knowing why you are partaking in them In case you’re unaware of the significance of the day and why it occurs annually here’s a quick refresher on the basics of Cinco de Mayo so you and your friends have information about how to observe the holiday in a respectful way Cinco de Mayo, which translates to the fifth of May and is celebrated on May 5, is a holiday recognizing when the Mexican army claimed victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War on May 5, 1862, according to History After defeating the Spaniards in 1821 and losing the Mexican American War in 1848 French Emperor Napoleon III sent his troops to Mexico to force President Benito Juárez and the government out of Veracuz so he could claim Mexican territory for himself Charles Latrille de Lorencez set out to attack Puebla de Los Angeles Juárez was able to round up 2,000 loyal men for the cause and sent them to Puebla Ignacio Zaragoza were able to hold off the French from daybreak until evening and eventually came out victorious This victory boosted the Mexican army’s morale and national pride resulting in Juárez later declaring May 5 a national holiday once he resumed his presidency Cinco de Mayo 2025: Here's where to get dining deals to celebrate in Delaware When is Mother's Day 2025?: Here's some help in finding the ultimate gift including people of Mexican American heritage Cinco de Mayo is not to be confused with Mexico’s Independence Day Mexico’s Independence Day (Día de la Independencia) is celebrated on Sept 16 and is the anniversary of the revolutionary priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla’s famous “Grito de Dolores” (“Cry of Dolores,” referring to the city of Dolores Hidalgo The “Grito de Dolores” was a call to arms that led to a declaration of war against the Spanish colonial government in 1810 parades and reenactments of the 1862 battle Most of the rest of the country does not recognize the holiday Although margaritas have since become synonymous with Cinco de Mayo, the first celebrations on the anniversary didn’t include margaritas, which weren’t invented until the 1940s, according to the Smithsonian Institution In the mid-20th century United States, Cinco de Mayo celebrations were established among Mexican immigrants as a way of encouraging pride in their heritage. Enthusiasm for the holiday among other demographics did not increase until Cinco de Mayo began to focus on the promotion of Mexican alcoholic beverages, according to Britannica.  festivities related to Cinco de Mayo tend to promote excessive drinking and perpetuate negative stereotypes of Mexicans Mexican folk dancing and traditional foods like mole poblano and tacos particularly in areas with large Mexican American populations Houston and Los Angeles are cities hosting a few of the largest festivals in the country Aside from Mexican American populations wanting to share information about their heritage and celebrate their culture Cinco de Mayo was widely discussed by Chicano activists in the 1960s Chicano activists typically identified with the victory of Indigenous Mexicans over European invaders during the Battle of Puebla Celebrating Cinco de Mayo can be a fun celebration for people of all backgrounds but it is important to recognize that commemorating Mexican culture and heritage — the true meaning of the holiday — is very different than culturally appropriating it cultural appropriation is the “adoption of certain language clothing or tradition belonging to a minority culture or social group by a dominant culture or group in a way that is exploitative Actions like wearing a feathered headdress to a festival a cultural action for Native American and Indigenous peoples or wearing a culture’s traditional garb as a Halloween costume are ways a group’s culture can be appropriated cultural appreciation describes a care and interest in respecting a culture Examples include wearing traditional clothing to an Indian wedding or dressing up to participate in an authentic event celebrate the heritage of a group Cultural appropriation in relation to a holiday like Cinco de Mayo includes wearing a sombrero or other Mexican cultural garb in a way that mocks or is a caricature of those with Mexican heritage mimicking stereotypes of Mexican people or contributing to prejudice against those of Mexican descent in any way If you would like to honor Cinco de Mayo differently this year on Sunday consider learning more about traditional Mexican cuisine and trying some out for yourself supporting local Mexican-owned businesses or attending local cultural events Reminder: If you do partake in drinking activities on May 5 do not drive under the influence or get in a vehicle driven by someone under the influence Rideshare services such as Lyft and Uber are widely available and often offer discounts or emergency rides on holidays where there is a large increase in drinking Got a tip or a story idea? Contact Krys'tal Griffin at kgriffin@delawareonline.com.      a folklorico dancer with La Alegre Bailadores Paul’s Cinco de Mayo parade on Saturday.Alberto Villafan | Sahan JournalGo Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories We have added it to a list of your favorite stories Paul began officially hosting a Cinco de Mayo parade celebrating the city’s Latin American heritage and marking a Mexican military victory back in 1862 While the fifth of May does not carry much significance in Mexico Paul Cinco de Mayo festivities could rival a medium-sized independence day parade Paul began celebrating Cinco de Mayo three days early But the real festivities started at 10 a.m Indigenous and contemporary Mexican music and dance MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all A performer from Comparza San Lucas Evangelista waves a Mexican flag during St Paul's Cinco de Mayo parade on Saturday.Alberto Villafan | Sahan JournalA dancer with the Kalpulli Yaocenoxtli crosses the street during St Paul’s Cinco de Mayo parade on Saturday.Alberto Villafan | Sahan Journal'Rey' with the Latin America Motorcycle Association poses on his bike at the Cinco de Mayo parade on St Alberto Villafan | Sahan JournalA dancer with Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue crosses Cesar Chavez Way in St Paul during the Cinco de Mayo parade on Saturday.Alberto Villafan | Sahan JournalA taqueria worker watches dancers at the Cinco de Mayo parade in Saint Paul on Saturday.Alberto Villafan | Sahan JournalA dancer with Kalpulli Yaocenoxtli blows a conch shell during St Paul’s Cinco de Mayo parade on Saturday.Alberto Villafan | Sahan JournalTwo dancers with La Alegre Bailadores look out during St Paul’s Cinco de Mayo parade on Saturday.Alberto Villafan | Sahan JournalTwo wrestlers duke it out at Cinco Chaos” during St Paul’s Cinco de Mayo celebration on Saturday.Alberto Villafan | Sahan JournalA dancer with Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue wears ayoyotes Alberto Villafan | Sahan JournalFestivities wrapped up in St For more Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Minneapolis, click here The Amarillo Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Cinco de Mayo Parade on Saturday drawing families and spectators to El Alamo Park for a morning of community pride and cultural celebration Organized by longtime coordinator Vicente Soto the parade featured more than 50 floats from local businesses and community groups and a special appearance by the Reina Fiestas Patrias began at 16th Avenue and Houston Street and looped back to the park Festivities continued at Alamo Park with music food vendors and traditional dance performances as part of the daylong Cinco de Mayo celebration VA – As we celebrate Cinco de Mayo today the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) urges everyone to prioritize safety and make responsible choices it’s also essential to ensure that our roads remain safe for everyone Our officers will be out in greater numbers throughout the county on Cinco de Mayo conducting increased DUI enforcement Officers will be looking for signs of impaired driving and other dangerous behaviors behind the wheel If you choose to drive under the influence This proactive approach is part of our commitment to keeping Fairfax County roads safe for everyone Free Safe Rides with WRAP’s SoberRide Program To support our community in making safe choices, the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) offers its SoberRide initiative This program provides free Lyft rides to prevent drunk driving Let’s work together to ensure a safe and enjoyable Cinco de Mayo for all Register your camera with Connect Fairfax County to help FCPD solve crimes call (preferred) or text 9-1-1 (voice and TTY) Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInSPRINGFIELD (WGGB/WSHM) - Mexican restaurants across western Massachusetts have a busy day on tap for Cinco de Mayo celebrations tequila and all the vibrant displays of ​Mexican culture are taking center stage for this year’s Cinco de Mayo festivities Western Mass News did stop by the Frontera Grill in Springfield The restaurant has been rolling out all many festive deals “We’re expecting way more than it was this past weekend and we’re here and we’re so excited to have everyone here and everyone margaritas eat some fajitas some quesadillas.” Said Chloe Valencia The holiday commemorates Mexico’s 1862 victory over French forces at the battle of Puebla and while many Americans with or without Mexican ancestry partake in the special day explained why it’s important for those celebrating to pay homage to the holiday’s historical significance we want everyone to come and join everyone literally all cultures and because it’s Cinco de Mayo and yeah we’re in a Mexican restaurant but when it comes down to it it’s really just to bring all the cultures together and have some delicious Mexican food and margaritas!” Cinco de Mayo has taken on a different meaning in the United States cities canceled their Cinco de Mayo celebrations amid ongoing immigration crackdowns by the Trump administration Valencia said she hopes everyone still finds personal and meaningful way to celebrate the day through food “Forget everything around us I think we need to focus on the people because the people is what will make the changes in the future and we the people need to come together and talk and I think these conversations are incredibly important and I think spreading the word and expressing our feelings and only feelings and actual factual information is incredibly important.” you’ll get a little something extra to take home “You get a small margarita you get a Cinco de Mayo T-shirt Frontera grill will kick things off around 4 p.m Monday with a live DJ and bounce house for the kids local food vendors and artisan crafts all in support of the Sonoma Valley’s Latino community Children laughed and darted between food stalls selling tortas and burritos filled with carne asada and bistec weaving past dancers in whirling skirts as more than 3,000 people gathered Sunday for La Luz Center’s annual Cinco de Mayo celebration — an afternoon that blended tradition Many of the vendors got their start with help from La Luz Center’s small-business support programs designed to help local Latino entrepreneurs launch and grow their ventures jewelry and artwork celebrating Mexican culture and tradition Parents held their children in line for face painting or stopped to admire bracelets and earrings crafted by local vendors “Cinco de Mayo is more than a Latino celebration — it’s a celebration of the entire Sonoma Valley community,” said Leonardo Lobato The event was co-hosted by La Luz Center with major support from Redwood Credit Union is a way to bring people together — through music food and culture — to celebrate the diversity and shared spirit that define Sonoma Valley You can reach Staff Writer Isabel Beer at 707-933-2734 or isabel.beer@pressdemocrat.com. On X (Twitter) @IsabelSongBeer Before Cinco de Mayo became associated with tacos and margaritas the day served as a reminder of Mexico's triumph over the French Celebrated annually, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the Second French Empire While Cinco de Mayo honors Mexico's resilience and bravery in the face of strife "Everyone thinks that it's just party time, it's Corona time," Mario García, a Chicanx historian from the University of California at Santa Barbara, shared in a May 2023 interview with USA TODAY "It's OK for people to go out and have a good time on a holiday like Cinco de Mayo -- at least they have some sense that it's some kind of a Mexican holiday," García said We should have Cinco de Mayo events that go beyond partying and drinking where we call attention to what the history is." Here's what to know about the origins of Cinco de Mayo Though many might know the lore behind Cinco de Mayo it is often confused with Mexico's Independence Day It is known as the Día de la Independencia in Mexico Part of the confusion about what Cinco de Mayo celebrates likely stems from the names of the two holidays which might be harder for some English speakers to say Cinco de Mayo is much catchier than the day of Mexico's independence (Diez y seis de Septiembre) Another issue is that not enough American schools teach the importance of Chicanx history and its peoples' contributions to the U.S "When you study the history of Chicanos and Latinos "They've been involved in all aspects of American history almost half a million Latinos – mostly Mexican Americans – fought in the war And they won a disproportionate number of congressional Medals of Honor." The Battle at Puebla also occurred more than 50 years after the country broke free of Spanish rule The reason the battle happened in the first place was because French Emperor Charles-Louis Napoléon Bonaparte wanted to claim Mexico for himself The French sent troops to force President Benito Juárez and the government out of Veracruz An outnumbered band of Mexican soldiers faced 6,000 French troops at daybreak in Puebla at which time Juárez declared May 5 a national holiday The victory also helped prevent the French from settling in and helping the American Confederacy in the Civil War, according to History.com Cinco de Mayo celebrations do occur in Mexico most notably in the City of Puebla; those events don't compare to Día de la Independencia celebrations it's become an annual celebration of Mexican American culture It began as a form of resistance to the effects of the Mexican-American War in the late 19th century. The holiday gained popularity during the Chicano Movement of the 1960s and 1970s because we discover Mexicans resisting a foreign invader," García said "They link the struggle of the Chicano movement to Cinco de Mayo." began commercializing the holiday in the 1980s offering customers "Cinco de Mayo" specials and cocktails The holiday is now known to some as Cinco de Drinko and to García as "Corona Day." This Cinco de Mayo García hopes everyone enjoys their Coronas but perhaps with a little history lesson to wash it down San Diego: San Diego's Cinco de Mayo celebrations were held May 3 and 4 in Old Town San Diego Denver: The Mile High City hosted several holiday-related activities over the weekend of May 3 for Cinco de Mayo Denver from a community parade to chihuahua races Events were held May 3-4 at Denver Civic Center Park from 10 a.m St. Paul, Minnesota: St. Paul's annual Cinco de Mayo celebration was in the city's West Side neighborhood and was one of Minnesota's largest Latino events festivities were held May 3 and included live performances San Antonio, Texas: Fiesta San Antonio is a 10-day celebration of state history and culture with parades Los Angeles: Fiesta Broadway one of the largest Latino and Cinco de Mayo festivals in the world runs down four blocks in downtown Los Angeles The annual festival happened this year on April 27 good food and good music will be all around the lower valley We wanted to know: How are you celebrating Cinco De Mayo We want to hear from our viewers for our UpNorthLive Unscripted show on Monday at 6:30 p.m Let us know by casting a vote and leaving a comment You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — At Painesville’s Cinco de Mayo festival in northeast Ohio a troupe of folkloric dancers prepared to take the floor brightly colored skirts decorated with ribbons of red blue and purple and waited for the music to start Daniela Nicasio and Rosario Chavez have been dancing like this for years “It’s very important because it’s us trying to express our culture,” Nicasio translated for Chavez Mexican Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo — the holiday that recognizes the Mexican army’s victory over the French in an 1862 battle “The city [of Painesville] is now about a third Hispanic and the schools are more than 50% Hispanic,” said Veronica Isabel Dahlberg It organized this Cinco de Mayo fiesta — the city’s third Although the itinerary changed because of rain its schedule was originally packed with Mexican traditions like lucha libre wrestling “It really adds to the cultural fabric of the United States and it’s something we should be very proud of in this country.” This year, though, cities like Chicago and Philadelphia cancelled their Cinco de Mayo parades citing fears over the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration While Toledo still hosted its Cinco de Mayo celebration at the zoo, organizers told the city’s newspaper, The Toledo Blade that they worried some people would be too nervous to attend Dahlberg says that’s not the case in Painesville “We’re not scared to live here and we’re not scared period,” she said but we’re going to continue to live our lives they’re having their quinceañeras and life goes on The sidewalks were lined with vendors selling hand painted sacred hearts and alebrijes — tiny carvings of brightly colored fantastical animals Maricela Daza Manejadora sells hats and bags at the Cinco de Mayo fiesta in Painesville [Erin Gottsacker | The Ohio Newsroom]Nearby Diana Guzman and her mom brought their food truck from Sandusky there’s hardly any Hispanics,” she said “So to come and see all our community is good.” Maricela Daza Manejadora stood under her tent with stacks of intricately embroidered hats and bags from Latin America to cultural festivals like this all over northeast Ohio “I think it’s very important because that way little by little we are becoming part of the community of Painesville and other places.” organizer Veronica Dahlberg says the impact of this Cinco de Mayo fiesta isn’t limited to just one day in May: The collaboration that leads up to it — and the cultural understanding that results — makes the community stronger too The day is often celebrated in the United States by enjoying Mexican food and drinks Though for some Cinco de Mayo is an excuse to party the holiday has a significant history (and no Celebrated annually, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the Second French Empire "Everyone thinks that it's just party time, it's Corona time," Mario García, a Chicanx historian from the University of California at Santa Barbara, shared in a May 2023 interview with USA TODAY Why is Cinco de Mayo often confused with Mexico's Independence Day?Though many might know the lore behind Cinco de Mayo An outnumbered band of Mexican soldiers faced 6,000 French troops at daybreak in Puebla It turns out that chefs have strong opinions about mayo Amelia Schwartz is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor who has been covering food She is currently an editor at Food & Wine magazine focusing on trends and innovations in the hospitality industry “[Hellmann’s] is the mayo that I’d choose to dip an artichoke leaf in I can’t think of a better endorsement than a dish that puts your mayo front and center like a boiled artichoke does.” Find sanctuary city resources from the City of Portland's Immigrant & Refugee Program including free legal services and state resources for reporting hate crimes The City of Portland and PBOT want you to get home safely from your Cinco de Mayo celebrations  We are providing a limited number of coupons for discounted rides in an Uber or Lyft Sixty-nine percent of deadly crashes in Portland between 2017 and 2021 involved alcohol and/or drug impairment 430 people died or suffered life-altering injuries due to impairment Make Safe Ride Home a part of your Cinco de Mayo celebration plans Safe Ride Home coupons are valid for rides starting in Portland on May 2 __________________________________________________________________________________ Up to $10 off one Lyft ride in Portland - CLICK ON THE LYFT COUPON LINK TO DOWNLOAD  Up to $10 off one Uber ride in Portland -  CLICK ON THE UBER COUPON LINK TO DOWNLOAD  Visit the Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on the waterfront  Ride safely with Portland Streetcar and TriMet or TriMet bus and arrive safely.   To plan your trip, visit the TriMet website Portland Streetcar's website   See something we could improve on this page? Give website feedback The City of Portland ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services. Request an ADA accommodation or call 503-823-4000, Relay Service: 711 503-823-4000  Traducción e Interpretación | Biên Dịch và Thông Dịch | 口笔译服务 | Устный и письменный перевод | Turjumaad iyo Fasiraad | Письмовий і усний переклад | Traducere și interpretariat | Chiaku me Awewen Kapas | अनुवादन तथा व्याख्या This weekend bars and restaurants are geared up for unique celebrations of culture and sports and to cheer on the horses who will “Run for the Roses” in the 151st running of what’s known as "the fastest two minutes in sports." It’s also a time to sip on the Mint Julep – the official drink of the event It's a celebration in remembrance of Mexico’s May 5 there will be plenty of celebrations at bars and eateries Many celebrations will kick-off ahead of the Monday One highlight is the 60th annual Cinco de Mayo Parade headed by the Mexican Patriotic Committee of Metro Detroit that starts at noon on Sunday begins at Patton Park and concludes at Clark Park The celebration also calls for plenty of Mexican fare offered by food truck vendors Here’s sampling of Kentucky Derby and Cinco De Mayo events and specials around metro Detroit More: Weekend weather in Michigan should be cool and cloudy — great for a Kentucky Derby party More: Comic books, Star Wars, opera and jazz: Weekend options in metro Detroit Hamlin Pub: All nine metro Detroit locations of Hamlin Pub celebrate the Kentucky Derby with special menus and cocktails. There will be best-dressed contests and plenty of TV screens for watching the race. For locations: hamlinpubs.com The Detroit Club: From 3-9 p.m., the club’s Derby Day watch party takes place in their Library bar. The highlight is Mint juleps made with Woodford Reserve bourbon. There will be prizes for best hat and best dressed. $10 entry fee. 712 Cass Ave., Detroit; thedetroitclub.com you will find dozens of authentic Mexican restaurants taquerias and food trucks to celebrate Cinco De Mayo There’s Taqueria El Rey’s new home on Bagley in Detroit and La Jalisciense Supermercado Y Taqueria on Vernor Highway plus many more scattered through southwest Detroit many of which are family-owned and operated Blind Owl Restaurant: The Royal Oak location will have specials all day including the Solo Cinco margarita for $5 and $12 for its street taco trio. For information, blindowlrestaurant.com Buddy’s Pizza: Launching May 5 is Buddy’s Pizza Viva! Detroit-style menu. On the menu is chicken fiesta salad, chicken fiesta pizza, strawberry cream puff, La Roja Rita and Chica cherry limeade. For locations, buddyspizza.com Cinco de Mayo Block Party: This event takes place across three downtown venues at 24 Adams St. For one admission price you can enter The Annex, Brass Rail and Love & Tequila. Ticket prices vary. For information call 313-687-4350 or loveandtequiladetroit.com Condado Tacos: Now through May 5, the chain with four metro Detroit locations celebrates a fiesta of flavors. All day $27 house margarita pitchers and $5 Espolon blanco tequila shots are available. Through and through, its loyalty program guests can get a free half dip for dine-in. For locations, condadotacos.com Del Taco: The nationwide chain has specials now through May 5, including no delivery fee with a $20 purchase and a free burrito with $10 purchase. Other free offers with purchase include the Del Taco or grilled chicken taco and mini cinnamon churros. deltaco.com Ferndale Cinco de Mayo Festival: Now in its third year and presented by Mezcal Mexican Bar & Kitchen music entertainment and family friend kid’s zone JoJo’s ShakeBar: At District Detroit’s pedestrian-friendly Columbia Street, JoJo’s ShakeBar celebrates with 50% tequila cocktails, Patron Margarita trees and its’ signature Tequila Boozy Bars. For reservations: jojosshakebar.com Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: sselasky@freepress.com. Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter. Subscribe to the Free Press It's Cinco de Mayo and we are celebrating on Living Oklahoma Today we had Ana Berry in downtown Tulsa to check out Elote's Cinco De Mayo Street Festival This is the last day for the festival and activities start at 3p.m To look at a schedule of events click here. The National Pork Board is encouraging consumers to celebrate their Cinco de Mayo fiestas this year with flavors that sizzle Pork is the star of many classic Mexican dishes The National Pork Board’s Ponle Pork campaign – which translates to “Put Pork On It” or “Add Pork” – highlights pork’s role in Hispanic cuisine and offers recipe inspiration at https://porkessabor.com/recetas/ © 2025 Nebraska Rural Radio Association. All rights reserved. Republishing, rebroadcasting, rewriting, redistributing prohibited. Copyright Information Website ©2025 Nebraska Rural Radio Association | All rights reserved. | Website developed by Hollman Media you will be automatically redirected here whenever you go to https://ruralradio.com you can click the "Clear home" link in the footer of the site (KBAK/KBFX) — Buck Owens' Crystal Palace is set to host a festive Cinco de Mayo celebration The event will feature performances by Mento Buru For reservations, attendees can visit the venue's website or call 661-328-7560 Make the most of Cinco de Mayo with delicious margaritas Fonda  Fonda is bringing family-friendly fun to 12 South this Cinco de Mayo With drink specials flowing and DJ Blanco setting the vibe this spot also offers activities for the kids for the festivity Mesero  the Mangonada Margarita - a bold mix of tamarind Add in their daily happy hour from 2–6 p.m (with special $2 off cocktails) and a beautiful patio and you've got the recipe for an unforgettable fiesta For those looking to pregame near Broadway Lona offers a stylish setting with unbeatable Cinco de Mayo deals This chic Mexican eatery—helmed by chef Richard Sandoval—is serving $5 margaritas A live DJ will keep the energy up all night making it the destination for drinks and music in one sleek package The WeHo taqueria will open at 11:00am for lunch service on the holiday but the real fiesta will take place from 4-8 p.m celebrate with limited-time margarita party pouches snap a photo in Dos Santos’s photo booth (on-site for one night only) Pancho & Lefty's  Both Pancho & Lefty’s locations—Melrose and Sylvan Park—are throwing all-day block parties from noon to 10 p.m giveaways (including a chance to win a year of free food) The event is free and family-friendly with a dog-welcoming patio Your exclusive guide to the greater Nashville area. The latest in restaurants The 2025 Cinco de Mayo celebration in downtown Grand Junction on Saturday Visitors to the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration in downtown Grand Junction on Saturday checked out classic cars and other attractions. Mario Gonzales and his classic pickup was the Best in Show winner at the car show. Go to www.gjsentinel.com to see a photo gallery from the event Lainey Marquez and Titus Lamgo from Absolute Dance put on a dancing exhibition at the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration in downtown Grand Junction on Saturday Several pepper-eating fans took part in the jalapeño-eating contest Saturday at the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration in downtown Grand Junction Several pepper-eating fans took part in the jalapeño eating at the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration in downtown Grand Junction on Saturday Sergio and Luis Luna-Flores hang out next to their classic car at the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration in downtown Grand Junction on Saturday Mario Gonzales and his classic pickup was the Best in Show winner at the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration in downtown Grand Junction on Saturday Brandon Craven was able to take the heat and took the crown in the jalapeño eating at the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration in downtown Grand Junction on Saturday with Compa Elote during the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration in downtown Grand Junction on May 3 hands over a dressed cob of corn known as elote Cloudy early with partial clearing expected late Some clouds early will give way to generally clear conditions overnight A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Billal Rahman is an immigration reporter based in London He specializes in immigration policy and border security He has uncovered allegations of misconduct among border agents under investigation and exposed claims of abuse at ICE-run detention centers in the U.S He joined Newsweek in 2024 from The Independent He has covered the British Post Office scandal and the conflict between Israel and Hamas he studied Journalism in Edinburgh and then worked for STV News before moving to London in 2022 You can contact Billal at b.rahman@newsweek.com Several major cities have canceled Cinco de Mayo celebrations because of increasing fears over President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday that commemorates Mexico's victory over Napoleon III's French army in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It has become a significant celebration of Mexican culture and heritage in the United States Trump, who returned to office in January, has vowed to carry out the largest mass deportation program in U.S. history, and his hard-line immigration crackdown has sparked fear within migrant communities which historically attracts thousands of revelers to the city's vibrant Pilsen neighborhood was officially called off after city officials expressed concerns about the safety of participants was also canceled amid fears of aggressive immigration enforcement The cancellations come as Immigration and Customs Enforcement ramps up deportation efforts to carry out stricter immigration policies nationwide local authorities canceled Saturday's celebrations because of weather concerns The annual celebration—which was set to feature live music family-friendly activities and vendors—was scheduled from noon to 8 p.m hosted by the Latinx Technology and Community Center Detroit has resisted calls to cancel its Cinco de Mayo parade. Organizers in the city say they are determined to continue with the celebration despite fears of ICE enforcement The city's parade is set to take place in southwest Detroit with local leaders emphasizing the importance of cultural expression and community solidarity two cities known for their large Latino populations have similarly vowed to keep their Cinco de Mayo celebrations intact both cities are proceeding with their parades though organizers are making additional safety measures available to protect participants the president of Casa Puebla and the Cermak Road Chamber of Commerce told the Chicago Sun-Times: "People are afraid He told ABC 7: "See they don't even want to go to work and some of them Latinx Technology and Community Center wrote on Facebook: "We're sad to share that we've made the difficult decision to cancel our Cinco de Mayo celebration The safety and comfort of our community are always our top priorities and we truly appreciate your understanding We look forward to seeing you at our next community celebration." Mayor Melvin Carter of St. Paul, Minnesota, told Fox 9: "We're staying on the alert, obviously, we're staying vigilant. … We've been very clear that you'll never see our St. Paul police officers serve as ICE agents and that's really critical to us as a community." Cinco de Mayo celebrations are scheduled to take place across the U.S