Cinco de Mayo: A Celebration of Mexican Heritage and Military Victory

What is Cinco de Mayo?

Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that commemorates the Mexican army's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

Pronounced ˈsiŋko ðe ˈmaʝo in Mexican Spanish, Cinco de Mayo means "Fifth of May" and is celebrated annually on that date to honor Mexico's triumph over French forces.

While Cinco de Mayo is a significant holiday in Mexico, it is also widely celebrated in parts of the United States, where it has become a symbol of Mexican heritage and cultural pride.