Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

Many people in the US celebrate Cinco de Mayo, and take the opportunity to go to
their local drinking holes€ or plan parties around the celebration.€ Fewer peop
le 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 region
al holiday mostly celebrated€in Mexico,€especially in the Mexican state of Puebl
a.€ The€celebration€ is in honor of the Mexican army’s€ victory over the F
rench€ at the Battle of Puebla€on May 5, 1862, overseen by€General Ignacio Sequi
n.€ It is commonly mistaken€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 United States take many forms, from quiet remembera
nce get-togethers to rowdy celebrations filled with drinkingand revelry.€ It is
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t the reason behind your celebration of Cinco deMayo, it is sure to be a great t
ime for all, filled with pride, fun and honor!Overall, Cinco de Mayo is a time t
o get together and celebrate freedom, independence and the right to live as you
wish.€ Those celebrating the honor of the Mexican army and their courageous vict
ory can stand right next to those simply wanting to celebrate life and all toget
her cheer "Viva Mexico!"

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