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Have you ever wondered how many margaritias and avocados are consumed in honor of Cinco de Mayo? Well, here’s everything you need to know, including important facts, about the Mexican holiday. So, grab a margarita and enjoy!

It’s Independance Day….Right?

WRONG! Cinco de Mayo or May 5th (If your Spanish is a little rusty), is not Mexico’s Independence Day. It actually celebrates the Mexican Army’s defeat of French Forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

Holy Guacamole!

Americans consume up to 81 million avocados on Cinco de Mayo, according to the California Avocado Commission. The creamy food is used for guacamole, a popular Mexican dish.

One….Maybe Two Margaritas!

According to Smithsonian magazine, more than one person has claimed they invented the margarita, but definitely more than one person enjoys them. This is especially true on Cinco de Mayo, when margarita sales double.

Did You Know???

  • 33.7 million or 1/10 American residents are of Mexican origin.
  • 11.7 million or 1/3 Mexican Americans live in California.
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Tiffany Joseph

Broward '20

I'm Miss. Congeniality of Broward College North Campus, Events Coordinator of the Psychology Club at Broward College North Campus, new president of Her Campus Broward, I work for Student Services at Broward College North Campus, and I just like to get involved in many great activities that benefit my personal growth.
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Student at Broward College for the past five years, first enrolled on Davie's Central Campus learning Physical Therapy for two years than, transferring to Coconut Creeks North campus for the last three years, now majoring in Early Childhood / Developmental Education. Spent first year with Her campus Broward as Outreach Director, former president of self-entitled campus friendship club, Sammy's Buddy Brigade, member of the Campus Science Club, and a Broward County local student Ambassador with Best Buddies International. Winner of the Sammy's award for most charity work within the community, and now Vice President of Her Campus Broward. I hope to soon be working at Junior Achievement with the elementary and middle school children, in order to have a well rounded experience! The hope is to one day work with and teach children who have special needs such as myself! Biggest belief and philosophy of life is that, no matter what anyone says you can't accomplish in life, I am living proof that anything is possible! Having ADHD, high functioning Autism, and medical conditions such as Scoliosis, helps me to understand special needs children on a level that very few people can! It is this very knowledge that led me to choose Teaching as my chosen profession. Now at age 42, and more than 55% on the way to getting an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, I hope to become an Assistant Teacher within the next year or so. We hope that this true life story will inspire others to never give up either, no matter what anybody says, or tells you, that you can't do, the only one who can truly hold you back is "YOU".