Cinco de Mayo

Tomorrow is May 5, and even if you are not of Mexican heritage, you may be anticipating the celebration of Cinco de Mayo.  Though its origins are a mystery to most, the holiday is more than just a spirited excuse to brush up on your salsa lessons before raiding the local taco stand. Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico's surprising victory over the French -- then said to be the world's most powerful army -- at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

Still, the holiday is often confused with Mexican Independence Day, which is actually Sept. 16, and receives limited recognition throughout much of Mexico, despite acknowledging the country's heritage.
The Hagerman Group thought it would be fun to help you in your celebration, so we have come up with 5

Things To Do on Cinco De Mayo. 

1.       Wear a Sombrero and wave the Mexican Flag.

2.       Go to your favorite Mexican restaurant and enjoy a taco, enchilada, or burrito.  Cap it off with an ice-cold marguerita (after-hours, of course!)

3.       Take your sweetie out for a night of Salsa dancing.

4.       Spend the day enjoying one of the many parades around town.

5.       Dress the part – wear a costume/find colorful clothes that have become part of the celebration.

Even if you don’t choose to celebrate as we have suggested, we hope that you enjoy this wonderful holiday in your own way.  “Feliz Cinco de Mayo!”

Linda Cauger
Receptionist