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Economic Times
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Cinco de Mayo celebrations in these US cities cancelled amid Trump's immigration crackdown. Check details
AP Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla. Americans of several ethnic backgrounds are celebrating Cinco de Mayo, a day which serves as a reminder of Mexico's triumph over the French. On Monday, May 5, Americans were soaked in spirit of Cinco de Mayo celebrations despite anxiety and fear over immigration raids and threats from the Donald Trump administration. Trump has unleased a massive crackdown on illegal immigrants. The celebrations of Cinco de Mayo often involve parades, music, traditional clothing and festive floats. Cinco de Mayo — May 5 in English — isn't just about tacos and tequila, the holiday celebrates Mexican American heritage, honoring Mexican resilience and bravery in the face of strife, experts say. ALSO READ: Inside Melania Trump's 'eye-watering' multi-million dollar deal with Amazon that has sparked Hollywood 'meltdown'According to a report in Seattle Times, Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla. The triumph over the better-equipped and much larger French troops was an enormous emotional boost for Mexican soldiers led by Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza. In the United States, the date is seen as a celebration of Mexican American culture, which stretches back to the 1800s in California. Mario García, a Chicanx historian from the University of California at Santa Barbara, told USA Today that Cinco De Mayo celebrations do occur in Mexico most notably in the City of Puebla; those events don't compare to Día de la Independencia celebrations, García said. Meanwhile, in the U.S, it's become an annual celebration of Mexican American culture. It began as a form of resistance to the effects of the Mexican-American War in the late 19th century. The holiday gained popularity during the Chicano Movement of the 1960s and 1970s. "It becomes a Chicano holiday, in many ways, linked to the Chicano movement, because we discover Mexicans resisting a foreign invader," García said. "They link the struggle of the Chicano movement to Cinco de Mayo."ALSO READ: Mike Waltz, Pete Hegseth and now Kash Patel: How Trump's cabinet is falling apart as President touts 100 days in officeCompanies, especially beer companies and restaurants, began commercializing the holiday in the 1980s, offering customers "Cinco de Mayo" specials and cocktails. Over the years, it's also become a big holiday in the United States where people in the country enjoy celebrating by mixing up margaritas, eating Mexican food and participating in community De Mayo is now celebrated more widely in America than in Mexico. "Our most important celebration is Sept. 16 - that is our Independence Day," said Silvia Lugo Garcia, who has lived in Mexico her whole life. "The fifth of May is not the biggest celebration in Mexico - for us it only a (routine) celebration."She added that Cinco de Mayo "is not a public holiday" for a lot of Mexico. She explained the celebrations mainly take place in Puebla, because of the historic battle which occurred the holiday has become more commercialized in the U.S., some have taken issue with the Americanization of the holiday. ALSO READ: Warren Buffett shares wisdom on finding a partner for life, says 'If you want a lasting marriage...' According to NewsWeek, several major cities have canceled Cinco de Mayo celebrations because of increasing fears over President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration. Celebrations were cancelled in Chicago and south Philadelphia as Immigration and Customs Enforcement ramps up deportation efforts to carry out stricter immigration policies nationwide. In Chicago, the annual Cinco de Mayo parade, which historically attracts thousands of revelers to the city's vibrant Pilsen neighborhood, was officially called off after city officials expressed concerns about the safety of participants. ALSO READ: Warren Buffett's lifestyle at 94 will surprise you: Five cans of coke, Mcdonald's meal and no gym In south Philadelphia, the Carnaval de Puebla parade, which has been celebrated for decades, was also canceled amid fears of aggressive immigration Flint, Michigan, local authorities canceled Saturday's celebrations because of weather concerns. The annual celebration—which was set to feature live music, authentic Mexican food, a mariachi band, family-friendly activities and vendors—was scheduled from noon to 8 p.m. on May 3 in Brush Park, hosted by the Latinx Technology and Community Center.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Cinco de Mayo celebrations in these US cities cancelled amid Trump's immigration crackdown. Check details
Americans of several ethnic backgrounds are celebrating Cinco de Mayo, a day which serves as a reminder of Mexico's triumph over the French. On Monday, May 5, Americans were soaked in spirit of Cinco de Mayo celebrations despite anxiety and fear over immigration raids and threats from the Donald Trump administration. Trump has unleased a massive crackdown on illegal immigrants. The celebrations of Cinco de Mayo often involve parades, music, traditional clothing and festive floats. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Pakistan's economy has much more to lose than India's due to the ongoing tensions, warns Moody's Ratings The day Pakistan got the power to poke India India demands ADB to stop funds to Pakistan as fallout of Pahalgam terror attack deepens Cinco de Mayo — May 5 in English — isn't just about tacos and tequila, the holiday celebrates Mexican American heritage, honoring Mexican resilience and bravery in the face of strife, experts say. ALSO READ: Inside Melania Trump's 'eye-watering' multi-million dollar deal with Amazon that has sparked Hollywood 'meltdown' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Indonesia (Take A Look At The Prices) Container House Search Now Undo What is Cinco de Mayo? According to a report in Seattle Times, Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla. The triumph over the better-equipped and much larger French troops was an enormous emotional boost for Mexican soldiers led by Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza. In the United States, the date is seen as a celebration of Mexican American culture , which stretches back to the 1800s in California. Mario García, a Chicanx historian from the University of California at Santa Barbara, told USA Today that Cinco De Mayo celebrations do occur in Mexico most notably in the City of Puebla; those events don't compare to Día de la Independencia celebrations, García said. Meanwhile, in the U.S, it's become an annual celebration of Mexican American culture. Live Events It began as a form of resistance to the effects of the Mexican-American War in the late 19th century. The holiday gained popularity during the Chicano Movement of the 1960s and 1970s. "It becomes a Chicano holiday, in many ways, linked to the Chicano movement, because we discover Mexicans resisting a foreign invader," García said. "They link the struggle of the Chicano movement to Cinco de Mayo." ALSO READ: Mike Waltz, Pete Hegseth and now Kash Patel: How Trump's cabinet is falling apart as President touts 100 days in office Companies, especially beer companies and restaurants, began commercializing the holiday in the 1980s, offering customers "Cinco de Mayo" specials and cocktails. Over the years, it's also become a big holiday in the United States where people in the country enjoy celebrating by mixing up margaritas, eating Mexican food and participating in community events. Cinco De Mayo is now celebrated more widely in America than in Mexico. "Our most important celebration is Sept. 16 - that is our Independence Day," said Silvia Lugo Garcia, who has lived in Mexico her whole life. "The fifth of May is not the biggest celebration in Mexico - for us it only a (routine) celebration." She added that Cinco de Mayo "is not a public holiday" for a lot of Mexico. She explained the celebrations mainly take place in Puebla, because of the historic battle which occurred there. As the holiday has become more commercialized in the U.S., some have taken issue with the Americanization of the holiday. ALSO READ: Warren Buffett shares wisdom on finding a partner for life, says 'If you want a lasting marriage...' US cities cancel celebrations According to NewsWeek, several major cities have canceled Cinco de Mayo celebrations because of increasing fears over President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration. Celebrations were cancelled in Chicago and south Philadelphia as Immigration and Customs Enforcement ramps up deportation efforts to carry out stricter immigration policies nationwide. In Chicago, the annual Cinco de Mayo parade, which historically attracts thousands of revelers to the city's vibrant Pilsen neighborhood, was officially called off after city officials expressed concerns about the safety of participants. ALSO READ: Warren Buffett's lifestyle at 94 will surprise you: Five cans of coke, Mcdonald's meal and no gym In south Philadelphia, the Carnaval de Puebla parade, which has been celebrated for decades, was also canceled amid fears of aggressive immigration enforcement. In Flint, Michigan, local authorities canceled Saturday's celebrations because of weather concerns. The annual celebration—which was set to feature live music, authentic Mexican food, a mariachi band, family-friendly activities and vendors—was scheduled from noon to 8 p.m. on May 3 in Brush Park, hosted by the Latinx Technology and Community Center.
Indianapolis Star
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Cinco de Mayo is May 5, 2025. Here's what to know about the history of the holiday.
Cinco de Mayo has become a day to celebrate Mexican heritage, especially in the United States, but before Cinco de Mayo became associated with tacos and margaritas, the day served as a reminder of Mexico's triumph over the French. Here's what to know about the holiday. When is Cinco de Mayo 2025? Cinco de Mayo falls on Monday, May 5, 2025. What is Cinco de Mayo? Celebrated annually, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the Second French Empire, led by Napoleon III, at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, hence the name. The holiday is celebrated across the U.S. and in parts of Mexico, particularly in the City of Puebla, where the epic battle took place. Story continues after photo gallery. How do people celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Americans, including people of Mexican American heritage, along with our neighbors in Mexico, celebrate with parades, festivals, music and food. While Cinco de Mayo honors Mexico's resilience and bravery in the face of strife, the holiday has also become, for some, an excuse to party. "Everyone thinks that it's just party time, it's Corona time," Mario García, a Chicanx historian from the University of California at Santa Barbara, shared in a May 2023 interview with USA TODAY. "It's OK for people to go out and have a good time on a holiday like Cinco de Mayo -- at least they have some sense that it's some kind of a Mexican holiday," García said. "But we should go beyond that. We should have Cinco de Mayo events that go beyond partying and drinking, where we call attention to what the history is." Why is Cinco de Mayo often confused with Mexico's Independence Day? Though many might know the lore behind Cinco de Mayo, it is often confused with Mexico's Independence Day, which falls on Sept. 16. It is known as the Día de la Independencia in Mexico. Part of the confusion about what Cinco de Mayo celebrates likely stems from the names of the two holidays, which might be harder for some English speakers to say. Cinco de Mayo is much catchier than the day of Mexico's independence (Diez y seis de Septiembre), García said. Another issue is that not enough American schools teach the importance of Chicanx history and its peoples' contributions to the U.S. "When you study the history of Chicanos and Latinos, of course, they've been history makers," García said. "They've been involved in all aspects of American history, not to mention the wars ... In World War II alone, almost half a million Latinos – mostly Mexican Americans – fought in the war. And they won a disproportionate number of congressional Medals of Honor." The Battle at Puebla also occurred more than 50 years after the country broke free of Spanish rule. The reason the battle happened in the first place was because French Emperor Charles-Louis Napoléon Bonaparte wanted to claim Mexico for himself. The French sent troops to force President Benito Juárez and the government out of Veracruz, Mexico. An outnumbered band of Mexican soldiers faced 6,000 French troops at daybreak in Puebla, a city in east-central Mexico, on May 5, 1862. Mexico, miraculously, was able to claim victory by the evening, at which time Juárez declared May 5 a national holiday. The victory also helped prevent the French from settling in and helping the American Confederacy in the Civil War, according to Why is Cinco de Mayo more popular in the U.S. than in Mexico? Cinco de Mayo celebrations do occur in Mexico, most notably in the City of Puebla; those events don't compare to Día de la Independencia celebrations, García said. Meanwhile, in the U.S, it's become an annual celebration of Mexican American culture. It began as a form of resistance to the effects of the Mexican-American War in the late 19th century. The holiday gained popularity during the Chicano Movement of the 1960s and 1970s. "It becomes a Chicano holiday, in many ways, linked to the Chicano movement, because we discover Mexicans resisting a foreign invader," García said. "They link the struggle of the Chicano movement to Cinco de Mayo." Companies, especially beer companies and restaurants, began commercializing the holiday in the 1980s, offering customers "Cinco de Mayo" specials and cocktails. The holiday is now known to some as Cinco de Drinko, and to García as "Corona Day." This Cinco de Mayo, García hopes everyone enjoys their Coronas, but perhaps with a little history lesson to wash it down.
