You don't have to be of Mexican heritage to partake in Cinco de Mayo festivities, or even to throw your own bash.
Here are five tips for planning the best Cinco de Mayo party this side of the border:
Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching. Most folks pull out the guacamole and celebrate with friends over margarita specials at their local cantina, but beyond the revelry of the fiesta, here's a few things you might not know about the fifth of May holiday: