Cinco de Mayo

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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.

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