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- Celebrated annually on May 5
- A national holiday in Mexico
- Marks the defeat of the French army by the Mexican militia at the Battle of Puebla in 1862MexOnline: History of Cinco de Mayo
- Approximately 4,500 Mexican men defeated a professional army of 8,000 of Napoleon's soldiers.
- Is not that same holiday as Mexico's Independence DayMexOnline: History of Cinco de Mayo
- Mexico's Independence Day is celebrated annually on September 16MexOnline: History of Cinco de Mayo
- Celebrated in the US since 1967
- Largest Celebration: Festival de Fiesta Broadway in Los Angeles, California, with over 600,000 attendees
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Cinco de Mayo (5th of May) is a national Mexican holiday that is also celebrated in the United States. History.com: Cinco de Mayo
The day is marked with food, parades, festivals, dancing and music. In 2009, several Cinco de Mayo events were canceled due to concerns of a swine flu pandemic.NY Daily News: NY Says Adios to Some Cinco de Mayo Events (April 30, 2009)
Battle of Puebla
The battle, known as the Battle of Puebla, lasted for 4 hours. The Mexican forces were led by General Ignacio Zaragosa. In addition to being a source of national pride for Mexico, the battle is significant because it was the last time any foreign government attacked territory in North America.Additionally, if France had not been defeated at the Battle of Puebla, it would have been in a position to aid the South during the U.S. Civil War, potentially influencing the outcome.
Cinco de Mayo in the U.S.
Reportedly, the holiday was first observed in the United States in 1967 when a group of California State University students, concerned because there was no Chicano holiday, decided to observe Cinco de Mayo.They were endeavoring to get the university to begin a Chicano studies program, and thought that holding a Cinco de Mayo celebration would help their efforts.
Cinco de Mayo in Puebla
Cinco de Mayo is one of over 300 Mexican festivals. It is not a major holiday, and is not widely observed in Mexico. It is, however, celebrated in Puebla, the site of the 1862 battle. There, about 100 miles from Mexico City, it is commemorated with a parade, a recreation of the battle, and festivals and fiestas, with food, drink, music, and games.-
Cinco de Mayo Questions
What is the history of Cinco de Mayo? 2 AnswersThe 5th of May is not Mexican Independence Day, but it should be! And Cinco de Mayo is not an American holiday, but it should be. Mexico declared its independ... read more
Who knows the history of Cinco de Mayo? 3 Answers"Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely defeat of French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of Mexican General ... read more
How should I cinco de mayo this year? 1 AnswerIt's over now, but I celebrated by going out to a local Mexican restaurant. What make it really great was last year they had a drawing for free t-shirts and thi... read more
Any good Mexican restaurants for Cinco de Mayo? 1 AnswerI like to go to La Caretta in Hammond. Interestingly, if you like Mexican style beer (I don't) they have a house label brewed by Heiner Brau, a nearby craft bre... read more
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Cinco de Mayo News and Information
- CNN: First Lady Highlights Learning, Service for Cinco de Mayo (May 4, 2009)
- Daily News: Keeping Sight of Cinco de mayo Spirit in Face of Flu (May 3, 2009)
- MSNBC: Little Swine Flu Concern in Cinco de Mayo City (May 2, 2009)
- WCBStv.com: Popular Cinco Mayo Festival in Queens Postponed (May 1, 2009)
- Post Bulletin: Kids' Krafts: Doll Celebrates Cinco de Mayo (May 1, 2009)
- Post-Bulletin: Fiesta Time (May 1, 2009)
- NY Daily News: NY Says Adios to Some Cinco de Mayo Events (April 30, 2009)
- Oregon Live: Happy 25th Birthday, Cinco de Mayo (April 30, 2009)
- Seattle Times: Why Wait for Cinco de Mayo (April 30, 2009)
- Satisfaction.com: Cinco de Mayo MySpace Comments
- The Albuquerque Tribune: Cinco de Mayo's History Neglected...an Excuse to Party (May 4, 2007)
- Deseret News: Cinco de Mayo Celebrations Run All Weekend (May 4, 2007)
- UCLA: Cinco de Mayo Observance Provides a Collective Identity for Latinos (May 4, 2007)
- National Geographic: Cinco de Mayo, From Mexican Fiesta to Popular U.S. Holiday (May 5, 2006)
- Boston Globe: 'Cinco to Drinko?' Not for Me, Amigo (April 30, 2006)
- New York Times: Marketers Extend Their Holiday Efforts to a Mexican Celebration ... (May 2, 2003)
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