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 …

Jan 5, 2026 · Cinco de Mayo, holiday celebrated on May 5 in parts of Mexico and the United States in honor of a military victory over the French forces of Napoleon III in 1862, known as the Battle of Puebla.

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. The...

May 4, 2025 · Here's what to know about the origins of Cinco de Mayo, and how it's celebrated in the U.S. today.

May 6, 2025 · Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla. The triumph over the better-equipped and much …

Apr 24, 2025 · Today, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated by the Mexican state of Puebla, as well as Mexican-American immigrants in parts of the United States. Similar to St. Patrick’s Day for Irish Americans, …

Cinco de Mayo, or May 5, is recognized around the country as a time to celebrate Mexico’s cultural heritage. Like a lot of days earmarked to commemorate a specific idea or event, its origins can ...

Cinco de Mayo, or the Fifth of May, commemorates Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. This moment stands as a symbol of resilience and unity, especially in the face of …

Apr 23, 2025 · Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken for Mexico's Independence Day, which is actually in September. In reality, Cinco de Mayo marks the Battle of Puebla, when the Mexican army achieved …

May 5, 2025 · Before the holiday became what Chicanx, historian Mario García calls “Corona Day,” Cinco de Mayo commemorated Mexico’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla …