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What Do People Do?
Cinco de Mayo is seen as a day to celebrate the culture, achievements and experiences of people with a Mexican background, who live in the United States. There is a large commercial element to the day, with businesses promoting Mexican services and goods, particularly food, drinks and music. Other aspects of the day center around traditional symbols of Mexican life, such as the Virgin de Guadalupe, and Mexican-Americans who have achieved fame, fortune and influence in the United States.
One of the largest Cinco de Mayo celebrations are in cities such as Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco, San Antonio, Sacramento, Phoenix, Albuquerque, Denver and El Paso in the USA's south-western regions. In these cities, a large proportion of the population has Mexican origins. Many people hang up banners and school districts organize lessons and special events to educate their pupils about the culture of Americans of Mexican descent. In some areas, particularly in Pubelo de Los Angeles, celebrations of regional Mexican music and dancing are held.
Recommended Things to Do on Cinco de Mayo
Eat some REAL Mexican Cheese
Consume Tortillas All Day Long (Doesn't matter if Flour or Corn)
Taste the Difference between Tequila and Mezcal (You may want to wait until evening for this!)
Drink a Cocktail that is popular in Mexico (Not a Margarita) such as Paloma, Mezcalita or a Chavela (if you are recovering from a hangover)
Put on a Selena album, some festive clothing and of course lots of my jewelry and dance, dance dance!
Jarabe Tapatío, (Mexican Hat Dance), La Conquista, Matlachines or even the Chicken Dance is fine!
Whatever you do to celebrate, Have Fun!
and thank a Mexican for the opportunity to PARTY!
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