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Cinco de Mayo, Mexicans

What is Cinco de Mayo? Here's a hint: It's not Mexican Independence Day.

Cinco de Mayo, which means “Fifth of May” in Spanish, is also more formally known as the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla. It’s a holiday celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States in honor of a Mexican military victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III.

The Washington Post · 4d

What to know about Cinco de Mayo 2025, and where the holiday came from

This Monday is Cinco de Mayo — a holiday that commemorates a Mexican military victory but has become better known as a celebration of Mexican culture in the United States. But what does the day ...

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Cinco de Mayo celebrates resilience and culture of Mexican people

Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla. The triumph over the better-equipped and much larger French troops was an enormous emotional boost for Mexican soldiers led by Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza.

Texas Monthly5d

The Hero of Cinco de Mayo Was Born in Texas

Margaritas, chips and queso, and mariachi music are wonderful—but they’re not required for celebrating Cinco de Mayo. The ...

South Bend Tribune5d

What is Cinco de Mayo and why do we celebrate it? (No, it's not Mexican Independence Day)

However, it's often misunderstood as Mexico's Independence Day, which is celebrated on Sept. 16. Despite its significance in Mexican history, Cinco de Mayo holds more importance in the United ...

USA Today9d

Cinco de Mayo is a bigger deal in the U.S. than in Mexico. Here’s why, holiday's history

as a day to honor Mexican culture and heritage. Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 16. Cinco de Mayo, a day often confused for Mexico’s ...

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