Cinco de Mayo

On May 5, 1862, about 4,000 Mexicans defeated a much larger French garrison in a battle it was thought they could not win. It is not Mexico Independence Day. It is a day that is celebrated mostly in the Mexican region of Puebla where the battle took place and by Mexican Americans in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

There are large celebrations in these states. Several cities in California sponsor events that feature Mexican music, dancing, and food. Celebrations are held in public parks, at city halls, and art museums feature art by Mexican artists.

Since it is more of a regional celebration in Mexico, it has become more of a celebration in the United States where there is a large Mexican American population. As with other holidays, merchants in the United States and Mexico promote products and services which focus on Mexican food, music, and dancing.

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