This Friday is an Official Holiday

Cinco de Mayo in Mexico, Spanish for “Fifth of May” is a yearly celebration held on May 5, which commemorates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the powerful Second French Empire of Napoleon III at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza. Celebrate with some Tequila shots!

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The Gringo Gazette is Baja California’s English-language newspaper for expats, travelers, and locals who love the peninsula as much as we do. We cover life, culture, food, wine, and all the good news south of the border—because our motto is simple: No Bad News.

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