Cinco de Mayo (pronounced: Spanish for "Fifth of May") is an annual celebration held on May 5. source
Cinco de Mayo (pronounced: Spanish for "Fifth of May") is an annual celebration held on May 5.
In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has taken on a significance beyond that in Mexico. source
In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has taken on a significance beyond that in Mexico.
In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is sometimes mistaken for Mexico's Independence Day the most important national holiday in Mexico. source
In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is sometimes mistaken for Mexico's Independence Day the most important national holiday in Mexico.
Cinco de Mayo has its roots in the French occupation of Mexico, which took place in the aftermath of the Mexican American War of 1846 48 and the 1858 61 Reform War. source
Cinco de Mayo has its roots in the French occupation of Mexico, which took place in the aftermath of the Mexican American War of 1846 48 and the 1858 61 Reform War.
Yet, on May 5, 1862 (Cinco de Mayo) , the Mexicans managed to decisively crush the French army, then considered "the premier army in the world". source
Yet, on May 5, 1862 (Cinco de Mayo) , the Mexicans managed to decisively crush the French army, then considered "the premier army in the world".
In a 1998 study in the Journal of American Culture it was reported that there were more than 120 official US celebrations of Cinco de Mayo in 21 different states. source
In a 1998 study in the Journal of American Culture it was reported that there were more than 120 official US celebrations of Cinco de Mayo in 21 different states.
An update in 2006 found that the number of official Cinco de Mayo events was 150 or more, according to José Alamillo. source
An update in 2006 found that the number of official Cinco de Mayo events was 150 or more, according to José Alamillo.
Los Angeles' Fiesta Broadway has been billed as the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the world, source
Los Angeles' Fiesta Broadway has been billed as the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the world,
To celebrate, many display Cinco de Mayo banners while school districts hold special events to educate students about its historical significance. source
To celebrate, many display Cinco de Mayo banners while school districts hold special events to educate students about its historical significance.
All public schools are closed nationwide in Mexico on May 5. source
All public schools are closed nationwide in Mexico on May 5.
In Mexico City, military commemoration is occasionally held at the Campo Marte. source
In Mexico City, military commemoration is occasionally held at the Campo Marte.
A street, Avenida Cinco de Mayo, in the Historic Center of Mexico City was named after the battle in 1862 by Benito Juárez. source
A street, Avenida Cinco de Mayo, in the Historic Center of Mexico City was named after the battle in 1862 by Benito Juárez.
Events tied to Cinco de Mayo also occur outside Mexico and the United States. source
Events tied to Cinco de Mayo also occur outside Mexico and the United States.
As in the United States, celebrations elsewhere also emphasize Mexican cuisine, culture and music. source
As in the United States, celebrations elsewhere also emphasize Mexican cuisine, culture and music.
A sky-diving club near Vancouver holds a Cinco de Mayo skydiving event. source
A sky-diving club near Vancouver holds a Cinco de Mayo skydiving event.
In the Cayman Islands, in the Caribbean, there is an annual Cinco de Mayo air guitar competition,and at Montego Bay, Jamaica, there is a Cinco de Mayo celebration. source
In the Cayman Islands, in the Caribbean, there is an annual Cinco de Mayo air guitar competition,and at Montego Bay, Jamaica, there is a Cinco de Mayo celebration.
