Cinco de Mayo - Wikipedia 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
Cinco de Mayo 2025: Facts, Meaning Celebrations | HISTORY Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War
¡Cinco de Mayo—Meaning, Food, and Facts! - The Old Farmers Almanac Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5 In 2025, Cinco de Mayo falls on a Monday Why is Cinco de Mayo an important day? What is the history behind the day? Learn more about Cinco de Mayo, the short but important battle that gave rise to the celebratory day
Cinco de Mayo | Meaning, History, Food, Traditions, Facts - Britannica Cinco de Mayo is a 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
When Is Cinco de Mayo? Heres What to Know - The Pioneer Woman Cinco de Mayo is a day filled with vibrant colors, rich culture, and plenty of delicious Mexican food But do you know what the May holiday actually celebrates, or when it is, exactly? And, even if you do know enough Spanish to decipher the date, why the holiday falls when it does?
25 Cinco de Mayo Facts, History and Trivia - Parade Here are some surprising and fun Cinco de Mayo facts, including the history of May 5th and how the holiday is celebrated around the world We've rounded up the best Cinco de Mayo trivia