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Cinco de Mayo (Mexican American)
May 5
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every year that begins at 12:00am on of May, repeating indefinitely
Cinco de Mayo is annually observed on May 5. It celebrates the defeat of the French army during the Battle of Puebla (Batalla de Puebla) in Mexico on May 5, 1862. It is NOT to be confused with Mexico’s Independence Day. Cinco de Mayo is seen as a day to celebrate the culture, achievements and experiences of people with a Mexican background who live in the United States.
