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10 Surprisingly Fun Facts About Mexico to Help Get Ready for Cinco de Mayo

Kathy Landin — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:22:25 +0000

They’re our neighbor to the south. We share the second largest border between two countries. We enjoy their food and celebrate their culture every year on May 5. But, what do we really know about the officially named United Mexican States? Sure, it’s a great place to vacation and they’ve shared some of the best [...]

10 Mouth-Watering Alternative Cinco de Mayo Treats

Kathy Landin — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:19:42 +0000

It’s May and that means that soon we’ll be celebrating our Mexican heritage, much like we all celebrate our Irish heritage in March…even when we have neither. Cinco de Mayo is a great excuse to leave work early, eat tortilla chips and drink more tequila than sanity allows, but is it starting to feel just a little bit like the same old thing?

5 Awesome Party Ideas for Cinco de Mayo

Townsquare Staff — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:06:27 +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 [...]

5 Best Margarita Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

Townsquare Staff — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:21:49 +0000

Though many argue about who actually invented the margarita, the drink first appeared on Mexican bar menus in the '30s and '40s. Prepare for your own Cinco de Mayo party by making a batch of the tasty libation: we've concocted a list of the best margarita recipes to help you out. Thinkstock 1 Classic Margarita [...]

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo By Visiting One of These 10 Unbelievable Mexican Destinations

Kathy Landin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:53:13 +0000

With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, we have Mexico on the brain. Perhaps this year, instead of celebrating the day with watered-down margaritas at your local Tex-Mex chain restaurant, you should start planning that trip to Mexico you’ve always talked about taking. The country is filled with a rich culture, profound history and [...]

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 [...]

10 Famous Mexican-Americans to Help You Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Townsquare Staff — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:47:47 +0000

Cinco de Mayo is not widely celebrated in Mexico, but is huge in the United States, truly making it a Mexican-American holiday. There are more than 31 million Mexican-Americans living in the United States, a substantial and strong part of the fabric of the US. Here’s a quick look at 10 famous Mexican-Americans: César Chávez [...]