The parade to commemorate Cinco de Mayo — celebrating the May 5, 1862, Mexican defeat of French forces at the Battle of Puebla — has been an annual tradition in the Windy City for years.

Cinco de Mayo (or "5th of May") commemorates the Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Here in Chicago, there are a number of festivities and events ...

On Cinco de Mayo, take some time to learn about the history and meaning of this day of remembrance — and how and where it’s celebrated now By NBC Staff • Published May 3, 2024 ...

This article was recently updated on April 16, 2024, by Chicago Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding new Chicagoland events to the ...

CHICAGO — Cinco de Mayo celebrations are underway across Chicago, highlighting the impact Mexican culture has had on the city. Warm weather helped the city start its second annual ‘Mexico Week ...

Apogee Cinco de Mayo Rooftop Party 2-6 p.m. Sunday 2 W. Erie St., 773-727-7880 Celebrate the occasion on Apogee’s massive rooftop bar with plenty of pumping dance music.

Raquel Zaldivar / Chicago Tribune Cars drive on West Cermak Rd. on Monday, May 2, 2022, along the parade route for the Cinco de Mayo parade in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago.

But the party-filled Cinco de Mayo that Americans celebrate today didn’t become popular until U.S. beer companies began targeting the Spanish-speaking population in the 1970s and 1980s, Jose ...

Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 922-3830 www.cactuschicago.com Cactus Bar & Grill will be holding its Cinco De Mayo event on Friday, May 2, 2014 but will continue its drink specials on Saturday and Monday.