Cinco de Mayo

All about Cinco de Mayo 🌮

Cinco de Mayo is May 5, marking Mexico's victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is a bigger celebration in the United States than in most of Mexico, where it is mainly observed in Puebla.

It is commonly mixed up with Mexican Independence Day, which is actually September 16.

How people celebrate Cinco de Mayo

• Mexican food, especially tacos and guacamole
• Mariachi music and folk dancing
• Street festivals and parades
• Papel picado banners and bright decorations

Fun facts

• The Battle of Puebla was won against a much larger French army.
• Puebla holds the biggest celebration in Mexico.
• Los Angeles hosts one of the largest festivals anywhere.

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