5 Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on a Budget

Cinco de Mayo is not just a day to drink margaritas and eat tacos — though we approve of those activities. While many people think that May 5 is Mexican Independence Day, the holiday actually commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over France in the late 1800s.

Learn more by finding local Cinco de Mayo events at libraries or community centers in your area. You can save money and expand your history knowledge at the same time!