Cinco de Mayo Party
Drink specials and good music to celebrate Mexican-American culture – FOOD from @EpicEatz – LIVE MUSIC from @SkylerLutesMusic 4pm-7pm, then DJ Bones keeping the party live from 7pm-10pm.
Do’t miss the Piñata smash n grab full of prizes (candy, gift cards, and more). Mexican revolutionary films on the theater screen all day.
In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is sometimes mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day — the most important national holiday in Mexico — which is celebrated on September 16. It actually commemorates a battle on the fifth of May that was an unexpected victory of the Mexican army over the French forces.
Mexico was attacked by foreign troops because President Benito Juarez defaulted on his payments to European nations after war had depleted the country’s ability to pay. They endured three wars which put their country in debt.
When Mexico decided to default on its loans, France, Britain and Spain sent troops to demand repayment. But Napoleon III had other plans to take the country and install a French monarch. Britain and Spain would not get involved with this. Six-thousand French troops went up against 2,000 Mexicans in the town of Puebla on the fifth of May, 1862. Mexico was victorious, but Napoleon III later returned with more forces and installed Arch Duke Maximillian to rule.
“Cinco de Mayo” became the rallying cry for the fight against the French occupation. They celebrated each year with song, dance, and food to remain focused on regaining the country and retaining their heritage.
Mexico finally won their independence in 1867 when Arch Duke Maximillian was overthrown. Arch Duke Maximillian was executed in 1867. The bullet-riddled shirt that the ruler fell in is on display for all to see in Mexico City to commemorate the moment of victory. Swipe to see the shirt for yourself…
BLACK PLAGUE is the rally cry for all those who strive to be better and follow thier true passion. Viva la Mexico! Viva la Plague!
