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 …

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 …

Jan 13, 2025 · Cinco de Mayo, 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 …

May 3, 2021 · Cinco de Mayo isn’t the same as Mexico’s Independence Day. (That’s Sept. 16.) The holiday celebrates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla, which took …

May 4, 2023 · Cinco de Mayo actually commemorates another Mexican army victory. Here’s what to know about the holiday—and how it became more widely celebrated in the U.S. than it is in …

May 3, 2024 · What is Cinco de Mayo exactly and why don't people in Mexico celebrate it? On Cinco de Mayo 2024, take some time to learn about the history and meaning of this day of …

May 1, 2024 · The Houston area is preparing to kick off Cinco de Mayo celebrations this weekend. Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrated across the United States and parts of Mexico …

May 3, 2024 · Cinco de Mayo in Mexico is an annual celebration commemorating the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Mexicans …

May 4, 2024 · Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5 every year, the day Mexico won over the Second French Empire in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

Apr 27, 2024 · Houston is famous for its Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, and the Cinco de Mayo celebration is a perfect opportunity to explore it. Many restaurants and bars, from Mexican and …