Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on May 5th, commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. While Mexico ultimately lost the war, the victory at Puebla became a symbol of Mexican resistance and national pride.
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Mexico and the United States with parades, festivals, music, and traditional Mexican cuisine. The holiday has also become a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage in the United States.
