Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

Many people in the United States celebrate Cinco de Mayo, and take the opportuni
ty to go to their local bars€ or plan parties around the celebration.€ Fewer peo
ple actually know why it is celebrated, or exactly what the meaning€ of Cinco de
Mayo is.€ Cinco de Mayo (which is Spanish for 'fifth of May') is€really a regio
nal holiday mostly celebrated€in Mexico,€especially in the Mexican state of Pueb
la.€ The€celebration€ is in honor of the Mexican army’s€ victory over the
French€ at the Battle of Puebla€on May 5, 1862, ender€General Ignacio Sequin.€ I
t is commonly misunderstood€as being Mexican Independence Day, which is actually
on September 16.€ It is not a nationally recognized holiday in Mexico or in the
United States, but is more voluntarily celebrated as a symbol of Mexican pride,
and the Mexican heritage.
Cinco de Mayo parties in the US take many forms, from quiet rememberance get-tog
ethers to rowdy festivities filled with drinkingand revelry.€ It is also a great
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behind your celebration of Cinco deMayo, it is sure to be a great time for all,
filled with pride, fun and honor!Overall, Cinco de Mayo is a time to get togeth
er and celebrate freedom, independence and the right to live as you wish.€ Those
celebrating the honor of the Mexican army and their courageous victory can stan
d right next to those simply wanting to celebrate life and all together cheer "V
iva Mexico!"

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