cinco de mayo!

Question

Hellow fellow spanish friends, well thursday is cinco de mayo. are you going to party??? and can you tell me a little about this important date that we celebrate thanks

Answer 1

Cinco de Mayo officially commemorates the Mexican army's defeat of the French. Contrary to popular belief it is not Mexico's independence day and is not even celebrated through most of Mexico. In the US though it means lots of tequila shots, sombreros, and drunkenly celebrating anything stereotypically Mexican!

Bien dicho amigo... gets my vote - DJ_Huero, May 3, 2011

Does Mexico have an independence day? - Gillygaloo, May 3, 2011

Yes, the 16th of September. It's also a bigger deal in Mexico - iwannaiguana, May 3, 2011

Answer 2

Well, iwannaiguana is pretty much summarized it. But, I could always recommend my thread here... jeje. Hope that's useful... =)

Answer 3

Lo siento mis amigos, pero me voy a tomar todo lo que dices con una pizca de sal, unas gotas de limón y un vaso grande de tequila.

Sorry my friends , but I am going to take everything you say with a pinch of salt, a squeeze of lemon and a big glass of Tequila.

Answer 4

Yes, you in USA celebrate it.

We, in México simply commemorate it.

Weird!

"celebrate" and "commemorate" - Beatrice-Codder, May 3, 2011

Right, I will correct it. - Agora, May 3, 2011

Answer 5

Yes, you in USA celebrate it.

We, in México simply commemorate it.

Weird!

One thing I know about Texas, we'll use any excuse to throw a BBQ!

Answer 6

It's a big deal here in Tucson. I will be celebrating.

Answer 7

Remember ,it all started with a "loan".

Answer 8

Everything you ever wanted to know about Cinco de Mayo

Answer 9

Allentown, PA has organized a "Cinco Deck Mayo" party on the rooftop of a parking deck.

Click here for details.

Answer 10

Es mi cumpleaños.