Cinco de Mayo is one of the coolest non-American holidays. I love just the thought of Cinco de Mayo, but that could be because I like the Spanish related culture. It was originally meant to be a Holiday in Mexico, but us Americans turned it into a overrated "let's pretend we are Spanish". Essentially: drinking and partying with piñatas, trumpets, and stupid parades. Truthfully, it is the Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla and the military victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III. On May 5, 1862, Mexico had victory. Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in large Mexican American populations with parades and festivals. In Mexico, it means more. There are of course festivals and parades, but they also have speeches to give true specialty. Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. It should not become a national holiday in the states, but just a celebration where cities or people can simply celebrate it.
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