No, it's not Mexican Independence Day, but it is a national celebration of the victory of the Mexican army over the French forces in 1862. A bunch of Sydney venues are hosting Cinco de Mayo celebrations, but remember to leave the false mos and sombreros at home - no one likes the guy partying like an offensive cartoon from the 1940s.
![El Loco Cinco de Mayo People outside El Loco in Surry Hills](https://media.timeout.com/images/103279431/750/422/image.jpg)
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