
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo (the fifth of May) has become a lively and fun
commemoration of Mexican culture. The history behind Cinco de Mayo
commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican war (1861-1867). Cinco de Mayo is a
relatively minor holiday in Mexico. In the United States Cinco de Mayo
has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. Cinco de Mayo traditions include parades, mariachi music performances and street festivals in cities and towns across Mexico and the United States.
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