It’s that CINCO DE MAYO time of year again in Tempe, Chandler and Phoenix.

Grab a beer, enjoy Mexican food and celebrate into the early morning!!!Pedal Haus Brewery has always been your Cinco De Mayo Party spot in Phoenix, Tempe and Chandler with great food specials, even better drink specials, craft beer and of course our oversized patios.

CINCO DE MAYO PARTY & SPECIALS AT PEDAL HAUS BREWERY

$7 Haus Margs & Marg Garten

(excludes pineapple habanero margarita)

$5 Mexican Ambers

$5 Micheladas

11am to 7pm

THE HISTORY OF CINCO DE MAYO

Cinco de Mayo, which means "fifth of May" in Spanish, commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. This battle was part of the Franco-Mexican War, which began in 1861 when Mexico declared a temporary moratorium on the repayment of foreign debts, including those owed to France.

At the time, Mexico was facing financial difficulties and political instability, and French Emperor Napoleon III saw an opportunity to establish a French presence in Mexico and take advantage of Mexico's weakened state. In late 1861, a French army of 6,000 soldiers, led by General Charles Latrille de Lorencez, landed in Veracruz, Mexico, and marched toward Mexico City.

On May 5, 1862, a Mexican army of about 4,500 soldiers, commanded by General Ignacio Zaragoza, met the French army at the town of Puebla. Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, the Mexican army, made up mostly of indigenous and mestizo soldiers, was able to defeat the French army in a decisive battle.

The victory at the Battle of Puebla was a significant morale boost for the Mexican army and people, and it helped to unite and inspire Mexicans to resist French occupation. However, the French were not deterred by their defeat and eventually captured Mexico City in 1863, establishing the Second Mexican Empire with Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian of Austria as its emperor.

While Cinco de Mayo is an important day in Mexican history, it is not a major holiday in Mexico. In the United States, however, Cinco de Mayo has become a widely celebrated holiday, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations, and is often associated with Mexican culture and heritage.

Being that Pedal Haus is recognized as one of the best breweries to celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Tempe, Phoenix, and Chandler, we’d like to share some other things to do for Cinco De Mayo on top of stopping by Pedal Haus!

Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival: This is one of the largest Cinco de Mayo events in Phoenix and takes place downtown. It features live music, food vendors, cultural performances, a kid's zone, and much more.

Cinco de Mayo Block Party at Crescent Ballroom: This popular music venue in downtown Phoenix usually hosts a Cinco de Mayo block party featuring live music, food trucks, and drink specials.

Cinco de Mayo Phoenix 5K: For those who enjoy running, the Cinco de Mayo Phoenix 5K is a fun way to celebrate the holiday while getting some exercise.