Cinco de Mayo is a huge celebration with food, drinks, and other festivities. But do you know what Cinco de Mayo is actually celebrating? (Hint: It's NOT Mexico's Independence Day.
It's Cinco De Mayo, but before you head out for cheap Corona's and tequila, Gustavo Arellano gives a history lesson.
He writes the nationally syndicated "Ask a Mexican" column which appears in Las Vegas City Life and he'll recount the historic "Battle of Puebla" that Cinco De Mayo commemorates.