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  1. 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 ...

  2. Apr 26, 2024 · Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the United States and Mexico, but it is a much more significant observance in the U.S. The reasons for its popularity in the U.S. are varied, and many people think ...

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  3. May 5, 2024 · Monica Belot. May 5, 2024. 2. Cinco de Mayo, which commemorates the Mexican victory over French invaders at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, has become a major holiday... in the United States. Find ...

  4. May 5, 2023 · dbking / Flickr. Every year on May 5, countless Americans head out to the nearest Tex-Mex restaurant and order margaritas and chips for Cinco de Mayo. Most of them think they're celebrating Mexican independence day, which couldn't be more wrong, given that this significant holiday is actually on Sept. 16. Others believe it is the Day of the ...

  5. May 4, 2023 · Mexico City residents take part in a traditional reenactment of the Battle of Puebla—a victory for Mexican forces that took place on the May 5, 1862, or Cinco de Mayo. Although the holiday is ...

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  6. May 3, 2024 · 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. The big picture: It is a bigger holiday in America than it is in Mexico. "Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate the resilience, culture, and heritage of ...

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  8. Apr 29, 2024 · Cinco de Mayo literally means “the fifth of May” in Spanish, and it lands on Sunday in 2024. It’s not just a day to party, though. It commemorates a significant time in history for Mexico ...

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