Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican fiesta that's celebrated on May 5, is an oddity: Although it's clearly of Mexican origin, it is probably celebrated more in the United. Today is my cousin's daughter's first birthday. Her party was yesterday and they called it Cinco de Molly! Of course there were tacos and a piñata (and [...]

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto is commemorating Cinco de Mayo by urging his countrymen to tackle current problems with the same "unity and commitment" that defeated the French 151 years ago. Pena Nieto says the holiday Cinco de Mayo—or the fifth of May—commemorates the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at [...]

Reader comments on Sacbee.com are the opinions of the writer, not The Sacramento Bee. If you see an objectionable comment, click the "Report Abuse" link below it. We will delete comments containing inappropriate links, obscenities, hate speech, and It's May 4, which means we're only one day away from Cinco de Mayo. What other reason [...]

Happy Cinco de Mayo friends! If you're not sure what to do to celebrate today might we suggest a few things. Celebrations often call for cocktails so try making a delicious and refreshing mojito or cucumber margarita! It's May 4, which means we're only one day away from Cinco de Mayo. What other reason would [...]

Despite the vandalism, arrests Sunday were down compared to last year's Cinco de Mayo celebration in the downtown and East Side areas, Morales said. Police arrested 11 people on a variety of offenses Sunday, including public drunkenness, assault with a Today we honor the victory of the Mexican people in their fight for freedom at [...]

It was a big party weekend and a lot of people over indulged while celebrating Cinco de Mayo. DUI Task Forces were set up around the valley Saturday night to make sure everyone was driving safely. During May 1st – 6th, 6,581 traffic stops were conducted. For two days each May, the people of Denver [...]

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto is commemorating Cinco de Mayo by urging his countrymen to tackle current problems with the same "unity and commitment" that defeated the French 151 years ago. Pena Nieto says the holiday Cinco de Mayo is basically Christmas for drunks. And there's no drunk we love more [...]

Cinco de Mayo—or the fifth of May—commemorates the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States Cinco de Mayo Fiesta time!!!! It's our favorite time of year! That time when we can kick back, slap on a [...]