Each year, Americans across the country enjoy celebrating Cinco de Mayo, many joining family and friends at their favorite Mexican restaurant on this fifth day in May. So what's all the celebrating about?...
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the legendary Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, in which a Mexican force of 4,500 men faced 6,000 well-trained men of the French Army. The battle lasted four hours and ended in a victory for the Mexican Army under Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza.
Along with Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16, Cinco de Mayo has become a time to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture.
Source: Atlanta Daybook