Cinco de Mayo
The title of this article is ambiguous. For other meanings, see Cinco de Mayo (disambiguation).
El Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "the Fifth of May") or Battle of Puebla Day is a Mexican holiday. It commemorates the victory of the Mexican army led by General Ignacio Zaragoza over the numerically superior forces of a French expeditionary force at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
The holiday is not legal and is practically only celebrated in Puebla itself. In addition, he gained in recent decades in the Mexican-born part of the population of the United States of America increasing importance, comparable to the Saint Patrick's Day of the Irish. In Mexico itself, this holiday is of little importance.
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Charge of Mexican cavalry at the Battle of Puebla.
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Cinco de Mayo parade in Saint Paul (Minnesota) 2007.
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U.S. President George W. Bush greets dancers before their performance during the Cinco de Mayo celebration in front of the White House May 4, 2001.
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Questions and Answers
Q: What does Cinco de Mayo mean in English?
A: Cinco de Mayo means "fifth of May" in English.
Q: What is Cinco de Mayo celebrating?
A: Cinco de Mayo is celebrating Mexican heritage, culture, and pride.
Q: When is Cinco de Mayo held?
A: Cinco de Mayo is held on May 5th.
Q: Is Cinco de Mayo an important national holiday in Mexico?
A: No, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's most important national holiday.
Q: In what Mexican state is Cinco de Mayo mostly celebrated?
A: Cinco de Mayo is mostly celebrated in the state of Puebla in Mexico.
Q: Why is Cinco de Mayo celebrated in Puebla?
A: Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Puebla because the Mexican army won the Battle of Puebla against the French army on May 5, 1862, which was a surprising victory.
Q: Who led the Mexican army to victory in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862?
A: General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín led the Mexican army to victory in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
