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Bidens Host Mexico's First Lady at Cinco De Mayo Celebration
President Joe Biden marked Cinco de Mayo on Thursday by honoring the impact that Mexican Americans and other immigrant communities have had in the United States as he hosted a White House party with Mexico’s first lady as the guest of honor. Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller, wife of Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, joined Biden and first lady Jill...
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Cinco de Mayo 2022: History, Meaning and Why We Celebrate It
On Cinco de Mayo, take some time to learn about the history and meaning of this day of remembrance — and how and where it’s celebrated now.
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2022 With These Food Discounts and Deals
Discover the best Cinco De Mayo deals you can take advantage of this Thursday.
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Biden Visits DC Taqueria for Cinco de Mayo
President Joe Biden stopped at Taqueria Las Gemelas in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to order takeout in honor of Cinco de Mayo. The lunch run was part of the president’s efforts to highlight his administration’s push to help restaurants struggling from the pandemic.
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The Best Food Freebies and Discounts for Cinco de Mayo
On Cinco De Mayo, we celebrate the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. May 5 has also become rather popular party day in the United States — and a great excuse to enjoy our favorite Mexican snacks, from burritos to guacamole. Of course, margaritas are in the mix as well.
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5 Facts About Cinco de Mayo's History and Meaning
On Cinco de Mayo 2021, take some time to learn about the history and meaning of this day of remembrance—and how and where it’s celebrated now.
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Crowds Line Up at Mexican Restaurants for Cinco de Mayo
Social distancing orders didn’t stop crowds of people from coming out for Cinco de Mayo Tuesday night. News4’s Shomari Stone reports.
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Super Bowl Sends Prices Up for Fan Favorite Chicken Wings But Your Dip Could Be a Bargain This Year
On Sunday, huge brands like Budweiser and Pepsi will once again spend millions of dollars from their advertising budgets in the hopes of catching your attention during what should be the year’s most-watched television event: Super Bowl LIII.
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Video Shows Women Attacking Bartender
Video released by D.C. police shows three women wanted for assaulting a bartender at a nightclub on U Street. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.
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Ready, Set, Go! ‘Running of the Chihuahuas' Brings Furry Friends to DC Wharf
In the furriest, and probably funniest, Cinco de Mayo celebration in D.C., 128 pint-sized pooches raced in groups of eight on a 60-foot race track Saturday afternoon at The Wharf.
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Afternoon Weather, May 2
Storm Team4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer is tracking hot weather and rain along with Meteorologist Amelia Draper.
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Watch 128 Chihuahuas Race at the Wharf to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
The Wharf is set to host the 7th Annual Running of the Chihuahuas, when 128 pint-sized pooches race in groups of eight on a 60-foot race track.
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Record Number Take Advantage of Free Sober Ride on July 4
A record number of people took advantage of a program that provided free rides to people who were drinking during their Independence Day celebration.
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Restaurant's Cinco De Mayo Celebration Features Inflatable Border Wall, Green Card
On Friday, Hennessey’s Tavern in Dana point set up an inflatable climbing wall offering patrons who successfully climbed the wall a “green card” which entitled them to a free drink.
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What Is Cinco De Mayo and Why Is It Celebrated?
But what exactly does Cinco de Mayo celebrate? Brush up on its rich history with these five facts.
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10 Places to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the D.C. Area
We rounded up 10 places where you can celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the area!
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SoberRide Offering Free Lyft Rides Home for Cinco de Mayo
SoberRide has partnered with Lyft to make sure you make it home safely if you overindulge on Cinco de Mayo.
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Avocado Prices Expected to Soar as Production Drops
As Cinco de Mayo approaches, guacamole lovers may have to pay more for the popular dip and its main ingredient.
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Girl Scalped on Carnival Ride Talks Recovery One Year Later
Elizabeth “Lulu” Gilreath talks about her recovery from a carnival ride gone very wrong. Gilreath was scalped when her hair was caught on the King’s Crown ride in Omaha, Nebraska, but she does not dwell on the incident, saying “My scars don’t define me.”
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Girl Scalped on Carnival Ride: ‘My Scars Don't Define Me'
Nearly a year ago, Elizabeth Gilreath’s scalp was ripped from her head when her hair was caught on a Nebraska carnival ride, but today, the 12-year-old known affectionately as Lulu says she refuses to dwell on the accident, NBC News reported. “My scars don’t define me. Nobody’s scars should define them,” she said. Lulu was excited for her first-ever carnival...