Cinco de Mayo, which translates to the fifth of May and is celebrated on May 5, is a holiday recognizing when the Mexican army claimed victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco ...

Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on May 5th, marks Mexico's victory over France in 1862. In the U.S., it’s a festive celebration of Mexican culture.

Cinco de Mayo, which translates to "fifth of May" in Spanish, commemorates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

On Cinco de Mayo 2024, take some time to learn about the history and meaning of this day of remembrance—and how and where it’s celebrated now. Skip to content. Main Navigation.

Cinco de Mayo isn’t a major holiday in Mexico, but the US has embraced the occasion. Getty Images/EyeEm. Celorio: Even though Cinco de Mayo isn’t a major holiday here in Mexico, I love that it ...

Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on May 5th, marks Mexico's victory over France in 1862. In the U.S., it’s a festive celebration of Mexican culture.

For many people, May 5th represents Cinco de Mayo, a celebration of Mexican heritage. However, despite its popularity in the U.S., the holiday is largely misunderstood, and unfortunately, often ...

Ballet Folklorico de la Tierra del Encanto dancers entertain attendees during the Cinco De Mayo Fiesta on the plaza in Mesilla, N.M., on May 6, 2017.

What Cinco de Mayo is. It is an important date, however. On May 5, 1862, Mexican fighters won a battle against an invading French army − the most powerful army in Europe at that time − near ...

On Cinco de Mayo 2024, take some time to learn about the history and meaning of this day of remembrance—and how and where it’s celebrated now. Skip to content. Main Navigation.