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Absolutely. Hispanic communities celebrate Cinco de Mayo with parties and festivities much like our 4th of July, but smaller. One might even hear gunshots going off during this time.
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What other activities are common for Cinco De Mayo celebrations?
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Why do Mexicans wear sombreros in Cinco de Mayo celebrations?
To deter pigeons
Are the largest cinco de mayo celebrations in the US?
In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is mostly celebrated around the town of Puebla. In the United States, it is mostly celebrated by people of Mexican descent across the country,
How do you happy Cinco de Mayo in spanish?
The translation would be "Felíz Cinco de Mayo." Note that Cinco de Mayo is celebrated much more in the US than in Mexico!
Where is Cinco de Mayo most popular?
Cinco de Mayo celebrations are most popular in the United States. In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is mainly celebrated around the town of Puebla, where the Mexican forces won the battle against the French on May 5, 1862.
What is the traditional Mexican greeting for Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo is not a Mexican holiday. It originated in California during the 1860's and is a commemoration of the Battle of Puebla. A simple "Feliz Cinco de Mayo!" will do just fine or "Tenga un feliz Cinco de Mayo!" ("Have a happy 5th of May!") Cinco de Mayo is NOT the same as Mexican Independence Day, which takes place on September 16th and is also known as "El Grito de Dolores" ("The Shout of Dolores," referring to the cry of independence issued on that day in 1810 from the town of Dolores.)
What year did cinco de mayo start?
Well, Cinco de Mayo means in Spanish the 5th of May, but the Battle of Puebla which the holiday commemorates happened in 1862.
Does the US celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
Yes.
How do you say happy cinco de mayo to your friends and family in Spanish?
Feliz cinco de mayo!
What country has the largest and most popular celebrations of Cinco de Mayo?
Mexico, followed by the United States.
Can WikiAnswers give you information on Cinco de Mayo?
Yes! For information about Cinco de Mayo, visit the Cinco de Mayo category at the Related Link.
How did Cinco de Mayo help the us?
Cinco De Mayo did not help us as Americans particularly but helped free Mexico from France. Cinco De Mayo is a celebratory day that commemorates the battle.
