Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. So, what is it?

Today is Cinco de Mayo. There is a popular misconception that May 5 is Mexican Independence Day. However, it's origin comes ...
AZ Central

When is Mexican Independence Day? What to know about the two-day festivities

Come September, Mexicans in their homeland and abroad look forward to hearing the infamous battle cry, known as "El Grito de Independencia," that birthed the independence movement in Mexico over 200 ...
KTVU

Cinco de Mayo roots, Bay Area pride

Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day, but it actually commemorates the Battle of Puebla, fought on ...