Mexican Independence Day

Carlos Harrison

Cinco De Mayo: A Tequila Shot For Mexican Tourism

HuffingtonPost.com | Carlos Harrison | Posted 05.05.2012

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It might be a tequila shot for tourism. Mexico, battling bad drug-war publicity and the hangover from a weak U.S. economy, is trying to bolster its...

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What Does Cinco De Mayo Mean?

Ryan Craggs | Posted 05.02.2012

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First, it's not Mexican Independence Day. So throw that idea out. There are a couple of ways to approach the question, "What does Cinco de Mayo me...

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Cinco de Mayo's Link To Slavery, Civil Rights For Blacks

AP | RUSSELL CONTRERAS | Posted 05.02.2012

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Here's what Cinco de Mayo has become in the U.S.: a celebration of all things Mexican, from mariachi music to sombreros, marked b...

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Gunmen Ruin Mexican Independence Day Festivities

AP | Posted 11.16.2011

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MORELIA, Mexico -- Authorities in a small town in western Mexico canceled Thursday night's "El Grito" festivities ushering in Independence Day after 4...

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Our Lady Of Guadalupe And Mexican Independence

Lorenzo Candelaria | Posted 11.16.2011

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Lorenzo Candelaria

As we remember Mexican Independence Day, it would be worthwhile to think about the Catholic priests who first took up a cause against a mother country that had become increasingly oppressive.

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The Most Interesting Facts About Cinco De Mayo

Posted 07.05.2011

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Today is Cinco de Mayo, and in honor of the Mexican holiday, revelers will be taking part in colorful celebrations before washing down steaming plates...

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Chicago Weekend Events: Lebowski Fest, Dave Matthews, Latin Music And More

Posted 05.25.2011

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Looking for something to do this weekend? Well, HuffPost Chicago has got you covered: whether you're a fan of one of the most popular musicians in the...

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PHOTOS: Mexico Celebrates Its Bicentennial In Style

Posted 05.25.2011

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MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico looked beyond its drug war to throw a 200th birthday bash celebrating a proud history, whimsical culture and resilience embo...

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Celebrate Mexican Independence Around Chicago

Posted 05.25.2011

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While Little Village celebrated the Mexican Independence Day Parade this past weekend, the actual date of Mexican independence is just around the corn...

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Why Do We Celebrate Cinco De Mayo? What It Is, What It Means

Posted 05.25.2011

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There's a lot of questions out there today, the 5th of May or Cinco De Mayo. And misconceptions too: like today is Mexico's Independence Day. It's not...

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Cinco de Mayo: Not Mexican independence Day!

Eric Lurio | Posted 05.25.2011

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Eric Lurio

It's actually a Mexican-American holiday, and over the years has become the official Mexican ethnic day. In other words, it's a harmless, if totally fake holiday.

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Independence Day Celebrations Around The World (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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As Americans prepare celebrations for July 4th, it's worth taking a look around the globe to other countries who are equally as festive in commemorati...

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Celebrating Mexican Pork Day

Carolynn Carreño | Posted 05.25.2011

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Carolynn Carreño

My favorite Poblano dish to make, partly because it is infinitely quicker and easier than the better known mole Poblano, is tinga, a dish of pulled pork bound by a sauce of onions and chipotle.

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Cinco De Mayo: 5 Fun Ways To Celebrate (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Kelly van der Kwast | Posted 05.25.2011

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While not the official Mexican Independence Day, which falls on September 16, Cinco de Mayo might just be the quintessential celebration of freedom fo...

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Cinco De Mayo: White People's Excuse To Let Loose

Huffington Post | Posted 11.17.2011

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Hola, everybody! Happy Cinco De Mayo! Don't speak Spanish? Curious what all the fuss is about? Look no further because the answers to all your questio...

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