Cinco de Mayo
Anniversary of the Victory over the French Army in Puebla, in 1862
May 5
Cinco de Mayo: Â The fifth of May commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. Cinco de Mayo traditions include parades, mariachi music performances and street festivals in cities and towns across Mexico and the United States.
As spring gets underway, the first week of May is a well deserved tribute to the talented and industrious Mexican workers.