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Cinco de Mayo
All you ever wanted to know about the Cinco de Mayo holiday including how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo history and ideas for your Cinco de Mayo party.
Cinco de Mayo in Mexico
In Mexico the Cinco de Mayo holiday is a commemoration of a battle that took place in Puebla in 1862. Festivities in Puebla are particularly vibrant.
Throwing a Cinco de Mayo Party
Cinco de Mayo is an occasion to celebrate Mexican food and culture. You'll find lots of resources here for planning your Cinco de Mayo party, from Mexican food and drink ideas to music and Cinco de Mayo themed activities.
Why is Cinco de Mayo celebrated more in the U.S. than in Mexico?
Cinco de Mayo is seen in the U.S. as the day to celebrate Mexican food, culture, traditions and booze. In Mexico, it's celebrated in a low-key manner. Find out why.
Cinco de Mayo in Puebla
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated most extravagantly in Puebla, the city where the battle of Cinco de Mayo took place.