Cinco de Mayo in Gainesville celebrates the victory the Mexican army had over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It's also a great excuse to enjoy margaritas and tacos, too! Today, Cinco de Mayo is more of a fiesta to celebrate Mexican culture, so get your game one for tequila and guac because Gainesville has a few places to fiesta this Cinco de Mayo.
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