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 taverns€ or plan parties around the celebration.€ Fewer
people actually know why it is celebrated, or exactly what the relevance€ of Cin
co de Mayo is.€ Cinco de Mayo (which is Spanish for 'fifth of May') is€really a
regional holiday mostly celebrated€in Mexico,€especially in the Mexican state of
Puebla.€ The€celebration€ is in honor of the Mexican army’s€ triumph over
the French€ at the Battle of Puebla€on May 5, 1862, ender€General Ignacio Sequi
n.€ It is commonly wrongly thought of€as being Mexican Independence Day, which i
s actually on September 16.€ It is not a nationally recognized holiday in Mexico
or in the US, but is more voluntarily celebrated as a symbol of Mexican pride,
and the Mexican heritage.
Cinco de Mayo festivities in the United States take many forms, from somber reme
mberance get-togethers to rowdy parties 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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