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It's The Merry Month Of May

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:10:27 +0000

Finally! Spring weather in spring, and it’s the first of May. I actually saw some buds on the trees this morning. And there are a number of events going in May that you may (no pun intended) want to take note of. Here’s a few May dates to keep in mind: May 1 (Wed.) – [...]

5 Awesome Party Ideas for Cinco de Mayo

Townsquare Staff — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:06:27 +0000

You don’t have to be of Mexican heritage to partake in Cinco de Mayo festivities, or even to throw your own bash. Here are five tips for planning the best Cinco de Mayo party this side of the border: 1. BYO Dip Instead of asking everyone to BYOB, ask your attendees to bring their own [...]

What Is the Real Story Behind the History of Cinco de Mayo?

Townsquare Staff — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:51:05 +0000

Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching. Most folks pull out the guacamole and celebrate with friends over margarita specials at their local cantina, but beyond the revelry of the fiesta, here are a few things you might not know about the fifth of May holiday: Not Mexican Independence Day? A common misconception about Cinco de [...]

Hoppy Cinco de Mayo

Polly Wogg — Thu, 05 May 2011 13:36:10 +0000

Hoppy Cinco de Mayo! Today is about so much more than drinking.

May 5th is celebrated every year as a Mexican holiday. It was on this day in 1862 the Medican army defeated French invaders at the Battle of Puebla.

On June 7, 2005, the U.S. Congress issued a Concurrent Resolution calling on the President of the United States to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities