Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

Many people in the USA celebrate Cinco de Mayo, and take the opportunity to go t
o their local taverns€ or plan parties around the celebration.€ Fewer people act
ually know why it is celebrated, or exactly what the meaning€ of Cinco de Mayo i
s.€ Cinco de Mayo (which is Spanish for 'fifth of May') is€really a regional hol
iday mostly celebrated€in Mexico,€especially in the Mexican state of Puebla.€ Th
e€festival€ is in honor of the Mexican army’s€ triumph over the French€ at
the Battle of Puebla€on May 5, 1862, lead by€General Ignacio Sequin.€ It is com
monly mistaken€as being Mexican Independence Day, which is actually on September
16.€ It is not a nationally recognized holiday in Mexico or in the USA, but is
more voluntarily celebrated as a symbol of Mexican pride, and the Mexican herita
ge.
Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the USA take many forms, from low-key rememberance
get-togethers to rowdy celebrations filled with alcoholand revelry.€ It is also
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/seasonal-costumes/Cinco-de-Mayo )! For most people not of Mexican heritage, the
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e reason behind your celebration of Cinco deMayo, it is sure to be a great time
for all, filled with pride, fun and honor!Overall, Cinco de Mayo is a time to ge
t together and celebrate freedom, independence and the right to live as you wish
.€ Those celebrating the honor of the Mexican army and their courageous victory
can stand right next to those simply wanting to celebrate life and all together
cheer "Viva Mexico!"

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