FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns APRIL 28, 2016 • The Queens Courier 73 CINCO DE MAYO Cinco De Mayo: A Day For Celebration By Tresa Erickson Every year on May 5, people throughout Mexico and certain regions of the United States celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The holiday has become quite popular in recent years with parties, parades, dances and more. While many who celebrate Cinco de Mayo are aware of its history, others are not and some even mistake it for a celebration of Mexican independence. Bring Some Spice to Your Life... (continued next page) MEXICAN GRILL & BAR Come Enjoy Happy Hour from 4 to 6 $5 Mixed Drinks & Margaritas at the Bar $4 Domestic Beers • $4 Imported Beers Mexico formally declared its independence on September 16, 1810, almost 50 years before the Mexican army defeated the French army in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It was this event, not Mexico’s independence, that would set the stage for the celebration of Cinco de Mayo. At the time of the Battle of Puebla, Mexico had gained its independence, but at a huge price. Years of fighting with Spain, the United States and others had left the Mexican government short on cash and Corporate Accounts Welcome Parties and Catering Available Open Every Day for Lunch & Dinner Make Your Reservations Now Happy Hour Mon-Fri: 4pm-6pm 42-29 Bell Blvd., • Bayside 718-224-0330 www.CincoDemayoBayside.com Join us for Cinco De Mayo week beginning MAY 5
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