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Cinco de Mayo 2025: Mexican Celebration Guide
December 12, 20246 min read
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5th with Mexican food, music, parades, and the history of the Battle of Puebla victory.
Cinco de Mayo: Celebrating Mexican Heritage
Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. While not Mexico's Independence Day, it's widely celebrated in the US and Mexico.
Cinco de Mayo 2025
Historical Background
On May 5, 1862, a smaller Mexican army defeated French forces at the Battle of Puebla. General Ignacio Zaragoza led 4,000 Mexican soldiers against 6,000 well-equipped French troops.
How to Celebrate
Food & Drink
Music & Dance
Decorations
Major Celebrations
Common Misconceptions
Cinco de Mayo is often confused with Mexican Independence Day (September 16). It's primarily a regional holiday in Puebla but has become a celebration of Mexican culture in the US.
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