Cinco de Mayo events across Kansas City bring families together to celebrate Mexican culture, unity and heritage.

Cinco de Mayo has become a day to celebrate Mexican heritage, especially in the U.S., but historically, the holiday celebrates Mexico's triumph over France.

36 Cinco de Mayo food and drink deals for a freebie fiesta Taco ‘bout a way to spice up a mundane Monday.

But mostly, Cinco de Mayo gives us the perfect excuse to indulge in our favorite Mexican treats, and many restaurants and brands are serving up deals to help kick off the celebration.

While some Cinco de Mayo celebrations won't be happening this year, deals and freebies are still being offered across the Chicago area in honor of the day.

On Cinco de Mayo, Checkers & Rally’s customers can enjoy a $4 meal deal that comes with the choice of a Cheese Double or Spicy Chicken Sandwich, fries, a 12-ounce drink and a Cinnamon Apple Pie.

Cinco de Mayo has become a day to celebrate Mexican heritage, especially in the U.S., but historically, the holiday celebrates Mexico's triumph over France.

Cinco de Mayo has become a day to celebrate Mexican heritage, especially in the U.S., but historically, the holiday celebrates Mexico's triumph over France.

Cinco de Mayo, which translates to the 5th of May, has become associated with tacos and margaritas, but the holiday is about so much more than that.

Though for some Cinco de Mayo is an excuse to party, the holiday has a significant history (and no, it's not Mexico's Independence Day). Here's what to know about the holiday. Start the day smarter.