Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5 because it recognizes the day in 1862 when Mexico’s army defeated France in the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. It’s also known as Battle ...

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5 every year, the day Mexico won over the Second French Empire in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Hotspots ranked Start the day smarter ☀️ Funniest cap ...

To help celebrate Mexican culture and heritage, take some time on Cinco de Mayo to engage with Mexican art and culture, like reading classic Mexican literature and books by Latinx authors.

Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the U.S. with music, tacos, tequila and colorful displays of Mexican culture — even if they're not always the most authentic. The day falls on a ...

In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is known as El Día de la Batalla de Puebla (The Day of the Battle of Puebla). 22. The Battle of Puebla is re-enacted every year in Mexico City. Advertisement.

Though many might know the lore behind Cinco de Mayo, it is often confused with Mexico's Independence Day, which falls on Sept. 16. It is known as the Día de la Independencia in Mexico.

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo can be a fun celebration for people of all backgrounds, but it is important to recognize that commemorating Mexican culture and heritage — the true meaning of the ...

What is Cinco de Mayo? Cinco de Mayo — Spanish for “Fifth of May” — commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. In 1861, Mexico ...

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the 1962 Battle of Puebla, a pivotal battle in early Mexican history. Taking place on May 5, 1862, the Battle of Puebla saw the Mexican army successfully fight back the ...

When Latinos in Los Angeles celebrated the first commemoration of Cinco de Mayo in 1863, they raised the Mexican and U.S. flags together, and paraded them both through the streets.

Cinco de Mayo community gathering. Village Idiot, 1439 N. High St., is hosting a pop-up community gathering for the holiday at 3 p.m. May 5. Guests can enjoy Mexican street food like Casa ...

Though many might know the lore behind Cinco de Mayo, it is often confused with Mexico's Independence Day, which falls on Sept. 16. It is known as the Día de la Independencia in Mexico.