Cinco de Mayo: A Celebration of Mexican Heritage and Culture

Origins and Meaning

Cinco de Mayo, a holiday celebrated in Mexico and the United States, commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

The battle, which resulted in a Mexican victory over French forces during the Second French Intervention in Mexico, has become a symbol of Mexican resistance and patriotism.

In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is a national holiday celebrated with parades, traditional music, and dance.

In the United States, the holiday has become a celebration of Mexican-American culture, with festivals, concerts, and parties held in cities and towns across the country.