This weekend is the Cinco de Mayo 2024 celebration. Do you know the true story behind this Mexican holiday?
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Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for “May 5th”, or literally “Five of May”), commemorates the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862, victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The date is frequently confused as being the date of Mexican independence, but it is not. That was actually declared more than 50 years before the Battle of Puebla and is commemorated on September 16th.
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Interestingly, Cinco de Mayo is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico and is observed primarily in the state of Puebla. However, in the United States, it has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. Festive traditions include parades, piñatas, mariachi music, Mexican folk dancing, and street festivals brimming with traditional foods in cities and towns across the United States.
Learn more about this festive holiday in the video below — then grab an opportunity this weekend to enjoy some Mexican food, culture, and perhaps even a Margarita with your circle of family and friends.
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I totally forgot today was Cinco De Mayo. I will be going out with some friends tomorrow so I can celebrate then.