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Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican victory in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. The much smaller and less equipped Mexican army defeated France.

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Q: What event does Cinco de Mayo honor in Mexico?
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Is the Cinco de Mayo the independence of Mexico?

Cinco the Mayo is not Mexico's Independence day, which is September 16.


Why was Cinco de Mayo May 5?

The reason that Cinco de Mayo happened is because of Mexico's victory over the French in Pueblo. This event occurred on May 5, 1862.


What phrase is shouted at the end of Cinco de Mayo to honor Mexico's fight for independence?

Nothing. Cinco de Mayo has nothing to do with Mexican independence. See related questions.


Is Cinco de Mayo celebrated by all Latino countries or just Mexico?

Cinco de Mayo is a historical event in Mexico. It is the day Mexican troops defeated French troops in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is celebrated in Mexico and by people of Mexican descent in the United States. Other Latino countries are not known to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.


What is a celebration of Mexico?

cinco de mayo is a celebration of mexico


What is a celebration in Mexico?

Cinco de Mayo


Where is Cinco de Mayo populated?

in Mexico


Who was the leader of Mexico in the time Cinco de Mayo was made?

Benito Juarez was the president of Mexico when the Battle of Puebla or Cinco de Mayo happened.


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 does Cinco De mayo go on?

puebla in mexico


What is special celebration in Mexico?

Cinco e mayo


Who were the original participants in Cinco de Mayo?

Mexico & France