Cinco de Mayo

Mexico (Puebla)/USAMay 5Millions in the USA

LocationMexico (Puebla)/USA

WhenMay 5

AttendanceMillions in the USA

About Cinco de Mayo

Commemorates the 1862 Battle of Puebla where Mexican troops defeated the French. A modest regional holiday in Mexico. Became a major celebration of Mexican American culture in the United States. Puebla hosts parades and a mock battle. Often mistaken for Mexican independence day.