Mexicantown’s roots go back to the early 20th century. During the Mexican Revolution from 1910 to 1920, thousands of Mexicans fled the violence and poverty of their country and migrated to the United ...

Cinco on Phelps is a free, family-friendly festival honoring the heritage of Mexican culture and commemorating the Battle of ...

For Pablo Sanchez there are three dates each year he considers Memorial Day — the official holiday, an April day 18 years ago when he lost a friend in a battle where they were outnumbered 95 to eight, ...

Despite colder temperatures, there was plenty of fun to be had Saturday, May 17, 2025, in downtown Willmar for Cinco de Mayo.

Understanding the true history of Cinco de Mayo matters because it allows us to honor the past with respect, not just with ...

People who are always looking for ways to save a bit of money are likely to try a few things that end up not working out, ...

The scent of numerous food stalls mixed with the sounds of mariachi and kids’ laughter in the crowd at the 40th anniversary ...

Willmar's Cinco De Mayo celebration takes place in downtown Willmar on Saturday. Cinco De Mayo celebrates the Mexican Army ...

Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla. The triumph over the better-equipped and much larger French troops ...

Hundreds of participants in full costume gathered in Mexico City on Monday to mark the 1862 Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla. Dressed as Mexican and French soldiers ...

Dressed as Mexican and French soldiers, they reenacted the unlikely triumph, when a smaller, ill-equipped Mexican force defeated the better-armed French army under Napoleon III. The Mexico City ...