[jiggyboy]

But for Dagoberto Reyes, a Salvadorian immigrant living in Los Angeles, May 5 is more a reminder of the dominance Mexican culture has in a country that is home to immigrants from many Latin American countries.

Tell you what Pepe, how about you go down to the nearest French restaurant and try to find somebody who will boo-hoo with you about how the Irish have Saint Patrick's Day all to themselves.

[Forward the Light Brigade]

I celebrate Cinco de Mayo by having French Food. The Emperor Max did a lot that was good for Mexico.

[KarlInOhio]

Tell you what Pepe, how about you go down to the nearest French restaurant and try to find somebody who will boo-hoo with you about how the Irish have Saint Patrick's Day all to themselves.

Cinco de Mayo: Americans take a minor Mexican holiday about winning a battle in a lost war and turn it into a drinking party.

St. Patrick's Day: Americans take an Irish holy day celebrating their patron saint and turn it into a drinking party.

Oktoberfest: Americans take a German drinking party and ... well, screw it up with Bud Light.