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- 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 Sunday, May 5 in 2024, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day.
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Oct 23, 2009 · Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Learn about the origins, traditions and significance of this holiday in Mexico and the United States.
Oct 26, 2024 · Cinco de Mayo, holiday celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States in honor of a military victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III. It should not be confused with Mexican Independence Day, which falls on September 16 and was established in 1810. Learn more about Cinco de Mayo.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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.
May 5, 2022 · Cinco de Mayo literally means “May 5” in Spanish, which is when this celebration of Mexican heritage falls each year. The day, mostly commemorated by Mexican Americans north of the U.S....
May 18, 2024 · Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that commemorates a battle fought in Mexico on the fifth of May in 1862—a battle that became an unexpected victory for the Mexican army over the French forces. It’s...
- Kelly Kuehn
Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican national holiday that commemorates the country's victory over the French forces of Napoleon III in 1862. Learn more about the history, significance and traditions of this day from Britannica's editors.
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May 3, 2021 · Cinco de Mayo commemorates the 1862 battle of Puebla, where Mexican soldiers defeated a larger French army. Learn how this holiday became popular in the U.S. and the history of frozen margaritas.
