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      • Today, the commemoration of the battle is not observed as a national holiday in Mexico (i.e. not a statutory holiday).
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      Cinco de Mayo - Wikipedia

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cinco_de_MayoCinco de Mayo - Wikipedia

    Cinco de Mayo (pronounced [ˈsiŋko ðe ˈmaʝo] in Mexico, Spanish for "Fifth of May") is an annual celebration held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, [1] [2] led by General Ignacio Zaragoza.

  3. www.usatoday.com › story › newsCinco De Mayo 2022: Why is the holiday bigger in the United ...

    May 4, 2022 · Look out for the sombreros, margaritas and everyone saying "gracias" at your local Mexican restaurant on May 5, Cinco de Mayo, when many celebrate the "biggest Mexican holiday of the year."

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  5. www.clickondetroit.com › news › nationalWhy Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo, which isn’t Mexican ...

    May 5, 2024 · Mexicans actually celebrate their independence on Sept. 16, and Cinco de Mayo is not a national holiday in Mexico. So what is Cinco de Mayo, and why is it celebrated in the U.S.? Cinco de...

  6. www.history.com › topics › holidaysCinco de Mayo 2024: Facts, Meaning & Celebrations | HISTORY

    Oct 23, 2009 · Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War....

  7. www.sensesofmexico.com › magazine › cinco-de-mayoSenses of México - Magazine - Cinco de Mayo

    Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day, which falls on Thursday, May 5 in 2022, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day.

  8. www.calendar-12.com › holidays › cinco_de_mayoCinco de Mayo 2022 - Calendar-12.com

    The symbol of the festival is the Mexican icon representing the Mother of God from Guadalupe - the patron of both Americas. Cinco de Mayo in 2022 is on Thursday, May 5 (first Thursday of May). Check also the date of Cinco de Mayo in 2025 and in the following years.

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  10. www.usatoday.com › story › newsWhat is Cinco de Mayo? Holiday's meaning and origins tied to ...

    May 4, 2024 · The holiday's name, Cinco de Mayo, translates to the fifth of May. This year, it is on Sunday, May 5. Cities around the U.S. celebrate every year with parades, festivals, music and more, from Los...

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