Cinco de Mayo (Mexican Spanish: [ˈsiŋko ðe ˈmaʝo]; 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.

Oct 23, 2009 · Cinco de Mayo 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.

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.

Jan 21, 2025 · Today, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated by the Mexican state of Puebla, as well as Mexican-American immigrants in parts of the United States. Similar to St. Patrick’s Day for Irish Americans, Cinco de Mayo is a day of pride to honor Mexican heritage and culture.

May 3, 2021 · The holiday celebrates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla, which took place on May 5, 1862. A year prior, Mexican President Benito Juarez suspended payment of all foreign debts.

May 4, 2023 · Cinco de Mayo actually commemorates another Mexican army victory. Here’s what to know about the holiday—and how it became more widely celebrated in the U.S. than it is in Mexico. The origins...

May 3, 2024 · Today, Cinco de Mayo in the U.S. is primarily a celebration of Mexican-American culture, with the largest event in Los Angeles. What are some authentic Cinco de Mayo recipes?

May 4, 2024 · 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.

Cinco de Mayo (”Fifth of May”) is a Mexican national holiday that celebrates the country’s victory over the French forces of Napoleon III in 1862’s Battle of Puebla.

Mar 17, 2025 · A Cinco de Mayo tradition for Mexicans living in Vancouver, Canada, skydiving is another option for Cinco de Mayo. Just make sure to wear red, white and green (the colors of the Mexican flag) to ...