Cinco de Mayo means May 5. It is significant in Mexico's history because Mexican forces were victorious against the French in the Battle of Pueblo during the French-Mexican War on May 5, 1862.
Nothing. Cinco de Mayo has nothing to do with Mexican independence. See related questions.
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Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican victory at Puebla in the French-Mexican War.
They both commemorate important events in the history of Mexico. Mexican Independence is celebrated on September 16 and celebrates Mexico's independence from Spain on September 16, 1810. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla during the French-Mexican War on May 5, 1862 and is celebrated on May 5.
September 16th Mexican Independance day May 5th Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is not a religious holiday. It celebrates Mexican forces winning the Battle of Puebla in the French-Mexican War.
The Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza. The Battle was important because 4,000 Mexican soldiers defeated a much better-equipped French army composed of 8,000 men that had not been defeated for almost 50 years.
Cinco de Mayo is from the Mexican Culture. Ignore this question it is wrong.................
¡Cinco de Mayo!
Cinco de Mayo honors the Mexican forces that fought and won the Battle of Puebla during the French-Mexican War.
No. It is an overwhelmingly Mexican and Mexican-American celebration.
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