To clear the common confusion, It has nothing to do with the Independence the declared from Spain on September 16, 1810.
Cinco De Mayo is a Mexican Holiday that was created to celebrate the victory of the Mexican army against the French in the French Intervention in 1862. The Mexicans with an army of about two thousand defeated the French forces of six thousand. Although they did lose the war, they still celebrate the victory of this battle.
To Answer your question, it became popular in the late 20th century when Dos Equis Beer company encouraged Americans to drink their beer on the Fifth of May (Cinco de Mayo), to promote sales.
Stupid it's a freakin Mexican holiday
why is cinco de mayo celebrated
Feliz cinco de mayo!
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Feliz Cinco de Mayo ¡Cinco feliz De Mayonesa!
Precisely that: 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.)
Cinco de Mayo is not bad. People might make bad choices in how they celebrate it, but the day itself is not bad.
Happy Cinco de Mayo my man!
Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for the 5th of May, and that is when it is celebrated.
VICTORY!!
The translation would be "Felíz Cinco de Mayo." Note that Cinco de Mayo is celebrated much more in the US than in Mexico!
Cinco de Mayo is a celebration, not a place. Your question is impossible to answer.
Cinco de Mayo is from the Mexican Culture. Ignore this question it is wrong.................