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About Cinco de Mayo

Mexico & The United States
EVENT NAME:
Cinco de Mayo (MX) (1862)
EVENT CATEGORIES:
Anniversaries , Politics
Military , Mexico & Central America
United States
Dates Active:
Begins: May 05, 2024
Ends: May 05, 2024
EVENT ADDRESS:

DESCRIPTION:

A lot of Americans think Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day.

It's not. Cinco de Mayo, Spanish for "May Fifth," marks the anniversary of the Mexican army's entrenchment and ultimate victory in Puebla against the French army on May 5, 1862, during the Franco-Mexican War. This conflict ran concurrent with the American Civil War (1860-1864) and lasted from 1861-1867.

The French were ultimately defeated.

Americans use Cinco de Mayo as a day to celebrate Mexican culture, specifically the music, food, and drinks. Ironically, it's not a big deal in Mexico, but it might as well be Latin Saint Patrick's Day in the United States. It's huge.

Like many events, Canada and other nations globally have begun hosting Cinco de Mayo celebrations in their countries as a tribute to one of the world's favorite food categories, Latino culture, and the now iconic beverage of tequila.

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ADDITIONAL IMAGES

Classic Painting depicting the Battle of Puebla

Map of Mexico

Image of Puebla Mexico today.

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LAST UPDATED:

Sep 13, 2023

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