Techinically May 5 is the date that Mexicans in the state of Puebla defeated the French in a battle long ago. Nobody really celebrates much in Mexico outside of Puebla. The French eventually won that war. Then the dictator got deposed later on. The Americans took the idea to create a new holiday that consists of mass tequila imbibing. It's most like St Patrick's day here in the US. And excuse for Irish-Americans to get wasted and celebrate our heritage. Cinco De Mayo has become a day for Mexicans around the world to celebrate their Mexican heritage...and of course.. get shitfaced.
I celebrated siete de mayo today at a local mexican rest. for lunch called Tequilas.....had a big ass dos equis and a shot....nwo the party continues!