Cinco de Mayo
May 5th
This day commemorates the Mexican army's 1862
victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican
War (1861-1867). A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United
States Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture
and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American
populations.
Cinco de Mayo traditions include parades, mariachi music
performances and street festivals in cities and towns across Mexico and
the United States.
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