Cinco De Mayo History In Mexico. Ever wonder why may 5th is celebrated in the u.s. Cinco de mayo is probably one of the most celebrated and least understood holidays in the world. By the way, there was a second battle of puebla, which the french won. Cinco de mayo, which isn't widely celebrated in mexico, commemorates an underdog victory over france in the battle of puebla on may 5, 1862. Day of the dead traditions in mexico. It is the equivalent of the 5th of may in the spanish language.
Although it is often mistakenly referred to as mexico's independence day, which is actually on september 16, it actually commemorates mexico's victory at puebla over the occupying french army.
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