Americans might love Cinco de Mayo, but few know what they’re celebrating Mexicans representing indigenous soldiers and the ...

The holiday actually commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

The Cinco de Mayo holiday celebrates the victory of the Mexican army over the Second French Empire intent on subjugating the ...

Monday is Cinco De Mayo, a holiday rooted in Mexican history that has been adopted by millions of Americans. The holiday is ...

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

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 ...

Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on May 5th, marks Mexico's victory over France in 1862. In the U.S., it’s a festive celebration of Mexican culture.

95 95 people viewed this event. Cinco de Mayo Battle of Puebla in Mexico May 5 All Day Cinco de Mayo, (Spanish for “Fifth of May”) is an annual celebration held on May 5. The date is ...

Cinco de Mayo, also known as the Battle of Puebla Day, is almost here. The annual celebration marks the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the French Empire in 1862 at the Battle of Puebla ...

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. While Cinco de Mayo is a smaller holiday in Mexico, it has become a significant ...

16. Instead, it's meant to commemorate the Battle of Puebla, which was fought between the Mexican and French armies in 1862. In Mexico's long and storied history, the Battle of Puebla is generally ...