It Ain't About the Margaritas: The Real Meaning of Cinco de Mayo Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Aracely Saucillo and Marylin Castillo perform with Mexica Ballet Folclorico during Cinco De Mayo festivities on May 5, 2011 in downtown Los Angeles ( Kevork Djansezian / Getty ) Produced by PRI and WNYC