05/05/2021
Originally celebrated in Mexico as a day of victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that has evolved in the United States as a day to commemorate Mexican culture and heritage.
In Mexico, the holiday is primarily observed in the state of Puebla, but in the United States the festivities of Cinco de Mayo are embraced by Mexican Americans and many others nationwide. So whether you are of Mexican heritage or just moved by the spirit of the day, enjoy the excitement of this holiday, including parades, parties, mariachi music, Mexican folk dancing and traditional foods.