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Millions celebrate Cinco de Mayo today, but don't confuse it with Mexican Independence Day

May 05, 2022

In bars, casinos and restaurants throughout Nevada, Cinco De Mayo will be celebrated with margaritas and mariachi hats.

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Nevada Health Officials Urge Distancing On Cinco de Mayo

May 05, 2020

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada health officials are urging residents to avoid celebrating Cinco de Mayo with people outside their own household on Tuesday.

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Donald Trump eating a Trump Steak — which was likely not in that taco bowl.

#MemeOfTheWeek: Donald Trump's Taco Bowl

May 07, 2016
If Donald Trump tweets an image of a taco bowl in the heart of a Trump Tower, but no one else is there to eat it, does it make a meme?
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"Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" Sign Designer Gets Day

May 05, 2015

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Clark County commissioners say May 5 is Betty Willis day honoring the designer of the iconic "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign.

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What is Cinco de Mayo REALLY Celebrating

May 09, 2011
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.
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History of Cinco de Mayo

May 05, 2010
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.
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