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

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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.


What patriotic holiday is Cinco de Mayo usually mistaken for?

Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken for Mexico's Independence Day, which is September 16.


Is Cinco de Mayo considered the independence of Mexico?

cinco de mayo is considered to the independence of Mexico cause that time Mexico had a battle with french people cause Mexican didn't had any right like martin Luther king junior


Which holiday is cinco de mayo often confused with?

Mexican Independence Day gets confused with Cinco de Mayo. Mexico gained independence from Spain on September 16, 1810, so that is their independence day. Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla during the French-Mexican War 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 is a celebration in Mexico?

Cinco de Mayo


Where is Cinco de Mayo populated?

in Mexico


What is Cinco De Mayo)?

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of Mexico over the French in the Battle of Puebla that took place on 5 May 1862. It is not Mexico's Independence Day as most people assume. It is celebrated in the southwestern US more than 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!


What is a celebration of Mexico?

cinco de mayo is a celebration of mexico


How are Cinco de Mayo and Indepedence Day the same?

Cinco de Mayo and Independence Day are not the same, though both celebrate Mexican military victories.El Grito de Independencia is Mexico's Independence Day, which commemorates Mexico's independence from Spain on September 16, 1810 and is celebrated on September 16.Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican victory against the French in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It was fought during the French-Mexican War.