I don't like hijacking holidays that are meaningful to other cultures but see no reason why others can't join in the celebration. In fact to exclude groups [[except for sacred holidays) is quite xenephobic. Enjoying alcohol doesn't automatically make the celebration a farce, on the contrary most Western [[and well beyond) nations have since ancient times incorporated alcohol into celebrations.
Rest assured I know the meaning of the holiday. I also am fond of Mexican culture and think the now-long-peaceful relationship between the North American democracies should be celebrated. Both Mexico and the US had to fight multiple, bloody wars against colonial powers to be rightfully independent. That is common ground we can share. Speaking of democracy, I can do as I damn well please and I'm going to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
I was excited to see the additional responses until it turned out it was just Danny trolling the thread