Put away your cowboy hat and take out your sombrero! It's Cinco de Mayo!

Cinco de Mayo is Today... How are you going to celebrate the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862?

Interestingly, this is not a Mexican holiday, but an American one! Ole!

Looking for a Ridgefield fiesta? Southwest Cafe is celebrating! "We'll have mariachi and Latin music, giveaways, margarita specials and white sangria," says Southwest Cafe owner, Barbara Nevins who will be giving away lunch, appetizers, margaritas, wine and more. With the patio festively decorated, you can enjoy an outdoor party all weekend long at Southwest Cafe!

Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, has become an anticipated celebration across the United States. According to History.com, Cinco de Mayo, which, believe it or not, is not widely celebrated in Mexico, commemorates the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican war.

Dust off your sombrero and get ready to PARTY!

Southwest Cafe is located at 109 Danbury Road (The Marketplace at Copps Hill) in Ridgefield.

Click here for a homemade white sangria, courtesy of Martha Stewart.