Cinco de Mayo

What is Cinco de Mayo, why do people celebrate it, and why is it significant in 2017? | The Independent
Cinco de Mayo is a cultural phenomenon in the United States. It’s a time to celebrate Mexican culture and, for some, an opportunity to drink a lot of margaritas and cerveza. But it is also a frequently misunderstood holiday. For those out of the loop, here’s a refresher on what Cinco de Mayo is all about. What exactly is Cinco de Mayo?
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/cinco-de-mayo-2017-mexico-what-is-it-when-what-happens-how-to-celebrate-a7720331.html
Cinco de Mayo - Wikipedia
Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5. The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army's unlikely victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo
Cinco de Mayo | 5 de Mayo | HISTORY.com
Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. A minor holiday in Mexico, in the U.S. Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage. Get the facts on HISTORY.com.
https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/cinco-de-mayo

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Cinco de Mayo
Battle of Puebla, 5th May 1862, by Francisco P. Miranda
Also called	El Día de la Batalla de Puebla
Observed by	Mexicans (especially in Puebla), Mexican Americans, and people of non-Mexican heritage
Type	Historical, national, ethnic, cultural
Significance	Celebration of the Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862
Celebrations	Parades, food, music, folkloric dancing, battle reenactments
Date	May 5
Next time	May 5, 2025 (2025-05-05)
Frequency	Annual

What is Cinco de Mayo, why do people celebrate it, and why is it significant in 2017? | The Independent
Cinco de Mayo is a cultural phenomenon in the United States. It’s a time to celebrate Mexican culture and, for some, an opportunity to drink a lot of margaritas and cerveza. But it is also a frequently misunderstood holiday. For those out of the loop, here’s a refresher on what Cinco de Mayo is all about. What exactly is Cinco de Mayo?
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/cinco-de-mayo-2017-mexico-what-is-it-when-what-happens-how-to-celebrate-a7720331.html
Cinco de Mayo - Wikipedia
Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5. The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army's unlikely victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo
Cinco de Mayo | 5 de Mayo | HISTORY.com
Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. A minor holiday in Mexico, in the U.S. Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage. Get the facts on HISTORY.com.
https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/cinco-de-mayo

Cinco de Mayo
Battle of Puebla, 5th May 1862, by Francisco P. Miranda
Also called	El Día de la Batalla de Puebla
Observed by	Mexicans (especially in Puebla), Mexican Americans, and people of non-Mexican heritage
Type	Historical, national, ethnic, cultural
Significance	Celebration of the Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862
Celebrations	Parades, food, music, folkloric dancing, battle reenactments
Date	May 5
Next time	May 5, 2025 (2025-05-05)
Frequency	Annual

Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.