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How You Can Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Tacos, margaritas, and more food and drink are among the best ways to enjoy today's Mexican holiday.
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Today is Cinco de Mayo, the day when America celebrates Mexican and Hispanic culture with parties and get-togethers at local restaurants, where revelers sip cervezas, margaritas and other libations.
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But what, exactly, is Cinco de Mayo? It’s not Mexican Independence Day, as some may believe. The History Channel can give you the background of this holiday and what it means to the people of Mexico.
Meanwhile, here in America, you can find free stuff and great offers at restaurants like Chili’s. Radio station WTOP has a list of offers available in the Washington area - check it out here.
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A good way to celebrate is to sample your favorite Mexican dishes at home. Check out these recipes from the Food Network.
You can also mix your own drinks - check out these margaritas, sangrias and cocktails from Food & Wine.
If you’re going out tonight to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, you can get a free taxi ride home with the Sober Ride program, offered by the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP). Just call 1-800-200-TAXI - for details, click here.
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