Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the U.S. with music, tacos, tequila and colorful displays of Mexican culture — even if they’re not always the most authentic.
The day falls on a Monday this year, meaning the bulk of the celebrations took place over the weekend. In California, a state with a large Mexican American population, there was a mix of art displays, classic car shows, parades and food truck offerings.
In Dallas, Texas, events included the annual Cinco de Mayo parade down the historic Jefferson Boulevard in Oak Cliff, a Cinco de Mayo market at Trinity Groves, a weekend-long celebration at Dallas Farmers Market and several restaurant celebrations…