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  2. Cinco de Mayo (pronounced [ˈsiŋko ðe ˈmaʝo] in Mexico, Spanish for "Fifth of May") is an annual celebration held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza.

  3. Oct 23, 2009 · Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.

  4. Jun 19, 2024 · Cinco de Mayo, holiday celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States in honor of a military victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III. It should not be confused with Mexican Independence Day, which falls on September 16 and was established in 1810.

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  5. May 5, 2022 · Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s unexpected victory over France in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The conflict between the two countries had begun in 1861, after Benito Juárez, then...

  6. May 4, 2024 · So much more than just a day of drinking and partying, Cinco de Mayo is a day rich in history and culture for Mexico. Celebrated annually on May 5, Cinco de Mayo recognizes Mexico's victory...

  7. May 1, 2024 · Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5. In 2024, Cinco de Mayo falls on a Sunday. Why is Cinco de Mayo an important day? What is the history behind the day? Learn more about Cinco de Mayo, the short but important battle that gave rise to the celebratory day

  8. www.britannica.com › story › cinco-de-mayoCinco de Mayo | Britannica

    Cinco de Mayo (”Fifth of May”) is a Mexican national holiday that celebrates the country’s victory over the French forces of Napoleon III in 1862’s Battle of Puebla.