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  1. 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.

  2. 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. The day,...

  3. May 5, 2022 · More than being an excuse to treat oneself to nachos, tacos, mezcal and margaritas, Cinco de Mayo has a history that runs deep and continues to serve as a vehicle conveying Mexican culture, pride...

  4. May 4, 2022 · What is Cinco de Mayo and why is it celebrated? Not long after defeating the Spaniards in 1821 and losing the Mexican-American War in 1848, Mexico found itself in another conflict with France.

  5. May 3, 2022 · In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is not a celebration but a day of remembrance, commemorating Mexico’s victory over the French during the 1862 Battle of Puebla.

  6. May 4, 2024 · Celebrated annually on May 5, Cinco de Mayo recognizes Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire led by Napoleon III at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. The holiday has since...

  7. Jul 12, 2022 · Los Cabos, on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, hosts various Cinco de Mayo celebrations – from a Cinco de Mayo theme night that includes live music and traditional Mexican dances, as well as buffet dinners and tequila blending sessions.

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