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Oct 23, 2009 · Many people outside Mexico mistakenly believe that Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican independence, which was declared more than 50 years before the Battle of Puebla.
May 4, 2023 · So why are so many Americans still confused? Part of the confusion among many Americans about what Cinco de Mayo celebrates is likely because it's much catchier-sounding and easier...
Sep 26, 2024 · The rise of Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the U.S. began in the 1960s and 1970s, during the Chicano Civil Rights Movement. Mexican-Americans, particularly in California, embraced Cinco de Mayo as a way to honor their cultural heritage and express ethnic pride.
May 5, 2024 · On the fifth of May each year, Americans across the nation celebrate Cinco de Mayo -- a holiday often mistaken as Mexican Independence Day. Mexicans actually celebrate their independence...
Apr 26, 2024 · Here's why Cinco de Mayo is a significant date in Mexican history, and it has nothing to do with margaritas or Mexican Independence Day.
- Tiffany Acosta
- Ultimate Arizona Reporter
May 4, 2024 · Part of the confusion among many Americans about what Cinco de Mayo celebrates is likely because it's much catchier-sounding and easier for English speakers to say than...
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May 3, 2024 · In the U.S., where it's celebrated with tacos, tequila and margarita specials, Cinco de Mayo is often incorrectly believed to be Mexico's Independence Day. Reality check: Cinco de Mayo — or, in English, May 5 — marks a Mexican victory over France 50 years after Mexico's independence. Mexico's Independence Day is celebrated on Sept. 16.
