Cinco de Mayo has become a day to celebrate Mexican heritage, especially in the U.S., but historically, the holiday celebrates Mexico's triumph over France.

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Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla.

As many of us look ahead to Cinco de Mayo, make sure you know the true meaning behind the holiday and the best way celebrate.

Audience members get up and dance with the group “Estudiantina de Guanajuato” at the Cinco de Mayo celebration at Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights on Monday, May 5, 2025.

Free Folklorico Dance Festival of Dallas Cinco de Mayo Celebration 2025 at Latino Cultural Center May 3, 2025 (OBCphoto) ...

Cinco de Mayo has become a day to celebrate Mexican heritage, especially in the U.S., but historically, the holiday celebrates Mexico's triumph over France.

Cinco de Mayo is not to be confused with Mexican Independence Day, which falls on Sept. 16. That holiday was established in 1810, some 50 years before the Battle of Puebla occurred.

Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo? While it's not a significant holiday in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo has become an annual celebration of Mexican American culture in the United States.

Pasco’s Cinco de Mayo festival is now 1-day event Saturday with live Mexican music, beer garden, parade and food booths after scaling back because of city budget cuts.