Cinco de Mayo (Mexican Spanish: [ˈsiŋko ðe ˈmaʝo]; 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, [1] [2] led by General Ignacio Zaragoza.

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.

May 3, 2021 · Cinco de Mayo isn’t the same as Mexico’s Independence Day. (That’s Sept. 16.) The holiday celebrates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla, which took place on May 5, 1862.

Apr 13, 2025 · 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. Learn more about Cinco de Mayo.

May 3, 2024 · Today, Cinco de Mayo in the U.S. is primarily a celebration of Mexican-American culture, with the largest event in Los Angeles. What are some authentic Cinco de Mayo recipes?

May 4, 2024 · Celebrated annually on May 5, Cinco de Mayo recognizes Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire led by Napoleon III at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

Mar 18, 2025 · Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that commemorates a battle fought in Mexico on the fifth of May in 1862—a battle that became an unexpected victory for the Mexican army over the French forces. What...

4 days ago · Cada 5 de mayo, miles de personas en Estados Unidos celebran con desfiles, comida mexicana y música tradicional lo que muchos creen —erróneamente— que es el Día de la Independencia de México. Sin embargo, esta fecha conmemora un acontecimiento muy distinto, aunque igualmente significativo. El Cinco de Mayo tiene sus raíces en una ...

Mar 30, 2025 · Cinco de Mayo: A Brief History. Video by ABC News. Cinco de Mayo, observed on May 5 each year, is a dynamic and festive holiday deeply rooted in Mexican history.. While often mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day, it actually commemorates the victory of Mexican forces over the French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Though the holiday is not widely celebrated in Mexico beyond the state ...

Apr 8, 2025 · Tenemos la idea equivocada de que el Cinco de Mayo es el Día de la Independencia, que no lo es. No, no, no”, dijo. Isabella Villegas y Ariana Tenorio participan del festival y desfile del Cinco ...