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  2. Cinco de Mayo (pronounced [ˈsiŋko ðe ˈmaʝo] in Mexico, Spanish for "Fifth of May") is a yearly celebration held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza.

    • Parades, food, music, folkloric dancing, battle reenactments
    • Celebration of the Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862
  3. Oct 23, 2009 · Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that commemorates the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. It is not Mexican Independence Day, which was in 1810. Learn about the history, meaning and traditions of this minor holiday in Mexico and the United States.

  4. Mar 23, 2024 · Cinco de Mayo, holiday celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States in honor of a military victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III. It should not be confused with Mexican Independence Day, which falls on September 16 and was established in 1810. Learn more about Cinco de Mayo.

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  5. May 5, 2022 · Cinco de Mayo literally means “May 5” in Spanish, which is when this celebration of Mexican heritage falls each year. The day, mostly commemorated by Mexican Americans north of the U.S....

  6. Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that commemorates a battle fought in Mexico on the fifth of May in 1862a battle that became an unexpected victory for the Mexican army over the French forces. It’s now ...

  7. May 4, 2023 · Learn how Cinco de Mayo commemorates a Mexican army victory over France in 1862 and how it became a popular cultural event in the U.S. Find out how Mexican Americans, Latinos and corporations have shaped the holiday's evolution and significance.

  8. May 3, 2012 · Learn about the origins and significance of Cinco de Mayo, the Mexican holiday that commemorates the 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla. Discover how the holiday became popular in the United States and how it is observed in Mexico and around the world.

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