¡Happy National Cinco de Mayo! Celebrated annually on May 5, today's deeply rooted history in the Franco-Mexican War influenced Mexican-Mexican American communities in the early years of the American Civil War.
The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of Mexican General and politician Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin.
In the early 1860s, as the Civil War erupted, these communities took up the banner of the Cinco de Mayo celebration as a way to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy.
Today, in the United States, Americans celebrate Mexican-American heritage and pride annually on May 5.
Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for “fifth of May.”
On June 7, 2005, the United States Congress issued a Concurrent Resolution.
The resolution invited the President of the United States to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
The resolution invited the President of the United States to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
According to American professor of ethnic studies José M. Alamillo, at Washington State University in Pullman, a 2006 study found more than one hundred and fifty official events celebrating the day.
Celebrations surrounding the observance in the United States take on a significance beyond that in Mexico. They include displaying of banners and events highlighting Mexican culture, music, and regional dancing.
School districts also hold special events to educate students about its historical significance.
In America, commercial interests the day by celebrating Mexican products and services with an emphasis on beverages, food, and music.
In America, commercial interests the day by celebrating Mexican products and services with an emphasis on beverages, food, and music.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Celebrate Mexican heritage, culture, and history. Explore foods and traditions, music, and cinema. Immerse yourself in the language and discover new connections.
Uncover long lost history and share your treasures. Share your Mexican heritage and use #CincodeMayo to post on social media.
HISTORY
In 1861, the Battle of Puebla pitched six thousand French troops against a small, under-supplied Mexican force of o thousand men. Not expecting to win the campaign, the Mexican army overcame the French in under a day.
While the battle didn’t win the war, the victory held great symbolism for Mexico during the Franco-Mexican War and buoyed the army throughout the conflict.
Each year, Mexico commemorates the day with celebrations across the country, though it is not a federal holiday.
How do you celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
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