Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

Many people in the USA celebrate Cinco de Mayo, and take the opportunity to go t
o their local bars€ or plan parties around the celebration.€ Fewer people actual
ly 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 regional holida
y mostly celebrated€in Mexico,€especially in the Mexican state of Puebla.€ The€c
elebration€ is in honor of the Mexican army’s€ triumph over the French€ at
the Battle of Puebla€on May 5, 1862, overseen by€General Ignacio Sequin.€ It is
commonly wrongly thought of€as being Mexican Independence Day, which is actuall
y on September 16.€ It is not a nationally recognized holiday in Mexico or in th
e United States, but is more voluntarily celebrated as a symbol of Mexican pride
, and the Mexican heritage.
Cinco de Mayo festivities in the US take many forms, from quiet rememberance get
-togethers to rowdy celebrations filled with alcoholand revelry.€ It is also a g
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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 together and c
elebrate freedom, independence and the right to live as you wish.€ Those celebra
ting the honor of the Mexican army and their courageous victory can stand right
next to those simply wanting to celebrate life and all together cheer "Viva Mexi
co!"

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