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 …

May 4, 2025 · Here's what to know about the origins of Cinco de Mayo, and how it's celebrated in the U.S. today.

Oct 23, 2009 · 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 …

May 2, 2025 · Cinco de Mayo, an annual celebration honoring Mexico's victory over the French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, brings festivities, Mexican traditions and Latin food …

Apr 24, 2025 · Today, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated by the Mexican state of Puebla, as well as Mexican-American immigrants in parts of the United States. Similar to St. Patrick’s Day for …

May 5, 2025 · In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is a day of remembrance, commemorating Mexico’s victory over the French during the 1862 Battle of Puebla.

Mar 18, 2025 · Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that commemorates a battle fought in Mexico on the fifth of May in 1862—a battle that became an unexpected victory for the Mexican army over …

Apr 5, 2025 · Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory over France in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 – not Mexico’s Independence Day (Sept 16), as many think. The holiday isn’t widely …

Apr 23, 2025 · Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken for Mexico's Independence Day, which is actually in September. In reality, Cinco de Mayo marks the Battle of Puebla, when the Mexican army …

May 3, 2018 · If you’re not too tired from partying it up for May the Fourth, then you’ll definitely want to head out on Saturday for the many Cinco de Mayo celebrations taking place around …