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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cinco De Mayo is next week. Check out the deals at Moes, Barberitos, and others in Georgia
For many, Cinco De Mayo is a day for margaritas, salsa, and tacos. Here are deals that you can score in Georgia. Deals range from places all over Georgia at Moe's Southwest Grill, Barberitos, QDOBA, and more. Here is what we know. When is Cinco De Mayo 2025? Cinco de Mayo is on Monday, May 5, 2025. May 5 is celebrated every year by Mexican-Americans and people of Mexican heritage to recognize Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire in 1862. Georgia Cinco De Mayo deals and offers 2025 La Carreta is coming to The Ridge, hopefully by Cinco de Mayo. They will be in the location of the former Pepper's Landing. According to The Krazy Coupon Lady and the Fast Food Club, here are seven places in the state expected to have deals and discounts: Moe's Southwest Grill : With any entree purchase, you can enjoy a free side of queso on May 5. The Moe Monday offer will also be available, a $7.99 burrito or bowl, with chips and salsa. Barberitos: With any entree purchase, you can enjoy a free small queso. Chronic Tacos : With any in-app $20 or more purchase, rewards members can score $5 off. QDOBA: For Cinco De Mayo, QDOBA is focusing on catering specials, like the Hot Bar and Taco Kits. Surcheros : All rewards members will earn 5x points with any purchase made on May 5. Chipotle: Although not yet confirmed as of Monday, watch for a free delivery offer at Chipotle on Monday. Taco Bell: Taco Bell will most likely offer an in-app exclusive like five tacos for $5 on Cinco de Mayo. Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@ This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Georgia Cinco De Mayo deals and offers next week
Time of India
05-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Cinco de Mayo 2025: Share these wishes, messages, and quotes on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to mark the special occasion
Cinco de Mayo , which commemorates the historic victory of the Mexican military against the Second French Empire, is being observed with pomp and fervour in the US and Mexico on Monday, May 5. #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 Over the years, this annual holiday has emerged as a major celebration across the United States as well as in parts of Mexico, especially in Puebla, the location of the epic battle, USA Today reported. Cinco de Mayo 2025: Origins This special occasion, often being confused with the Independence Day of Mexico, is recognised as the day in history when the Mexican forces registered an emphatic victory in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. They were fighting the army of the Second French Empire, which was led by Napoleon III. Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Samdo 2 (i)-dong Modular Homes: See Prices Mobile Homes | Search ads Undo Several historians have claimed that after hearing about the victory, some of the Mexican-American miners had fired shots in the air in California's Columbia, marking it as the first major celebration for Cinco de Mayo, The New York Times reported. Despite facing a defeat in the war at Puebla, the French side remained in the country for several more years before finally deciding to leave it. It is believed that Napoleon III was keen to establish the French Empire in Latin America. To fulfill this dream, he is said to have placed around 8,000 to 10,000 troops in Mexico. Live Events Cinco de Mayo: Celebrations in Mexico and the US In the US, this day is marked with celebrations across multiple cities in the country as people come together to promote and cherish Mexican food and culture. Several restaurants and bars in the US offer exclusive deals to customers on this day. Also, cultural celebrations are hosted by multiple civic organisations. There are parades and floats carried out along with several activities for the children, including the piñata-making classes, during this occasion. Mexico has yet to mark Cinco de Mayo as a national holiday. In this country, the celebrations mostly take place in the city of Puebla, where several parades are carried out, wherein people look forward to seeing the reenactment of the battle. Cinco de Mayo 2025: Wishes, messages and quotes 1. Wishes and messages * Feliz Cinco de Mayo (Spanish translation of Happy Cinco de Mayo) * Feliz Día de la Batalla de Puebla (Happy day of the Battle of Puebla) * This Cinco de Mayo, wishing you and your loved ones a fun-filled fiesta * To all my Mexican friends out there, Feliz Cinco de Mayo! * From our family to yours, may you have a fun-filled Cinco de Mayo. Stay happy. Stay blessed 2. Quotes "Respect for the rights of others means peace," Benito Juarez "It is the holiday that's as respectful of Mexican traditions as Epcot Center's Mexican food pavilion," Conan O'Brien "Every year, thousands of Americans mistakenly refer to Cinco de Mayo as Mexico's Independence Day," Joe Baca FAQs 1. When does Mexico mark its Independence Day? It is observed on September 16. 2. Where to witness Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Mexico? Every year, a parade is carried out in the city of Puebla, where a reenactment of the battle is done.
