The History of Cinco de Mayo (“fifth of May”)
Fiestas rock the streets of Mexico durring this celebration. Events take place nationwide in the United States and regionally in Mexico, primarily in the state of Puebla, where the holiday is called El Dia de la Batalla de Puebla (English: The Day of the Battle of Puebla). Known as a festival of Mexican heritage and pride, and to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War .
Food
Some amazing Mexican dishes you can find are nachos, quesadillas, tortillas, guacamole, and especially tacos. Of course you can fill your stomach with some of these mouth-watering foods from Boston Pizza and Kelsey’s while you sip on a nice cold MARAGRITA!
Today
For the most part, the holiday of Cinco de Mayo is more of a regional holiday in Mexico, celebrated most vigorously in the state of Puebla. There is some limited recognition of the holiday throughout the country with different levels of enthusiasm, but it’s nothing like that found in Puebla.
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo has become increasingly popular where there are a high population of people with a Mexican heritage. In these areas the holiday is a celebration of Mexican culture, food, music, beverage and customs.
Clifton Hill will definitely make you want to fiesta all night long with great restaurants and attractions to keep you busy during the day!
Once the sun goes down get hot at one of the best night clubs in Niagara Falls. Rumors is where you can really let loose and celebrate Cinco De Mayo to the max! With the amazing light show sexy servers, large dance floor, and bottle service your Cinco De Mayo will turn into Seis De Mayo. No worries just steps away is the Clifton Hill Niagara Falls Hotel.
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Open every night during the summer and Thursday to Sunday during the rest of the year, be sure to include a hot night at Rumours during your trip to Niagara Falls, located in the heart of Clifton Hill’s entertainment district.