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Best memes for Cinco de Mayo

5 facts about Cinco De Mayo — what you may not know about the holiday.
By Rich Barak
Updated May 5, 2021

May usually is filled with many celebrations, ranging from graduations to weddings to outdoor parties.

This month already has seen May the Fourth festivities, and Wednesday is Cinco de Mayo.

In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is widely known as a celebration of Mexican-American culture filled with margaritas, tacos and tons of fun.

May 5 is not Mexico’s independence day, though. It is a celebration of the Mexican army’s surprising victory over France at the 1862 Battle of Puebla.

Explore7 can’t-miss Cinco de Mayo food and drink deals

Here are some of the best memes on the internet for Cinco de Mayo in 2021:

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· Rich Barak works in the sports department as a leader/coach. In his career, Barak has covered everyone from Tommy Lasorda to Timothy Leary. He can be reached via email at Richard.Barak@ajc.com, on Twitter at @RBARACK or by calling 217-722-0184.

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