Mexican Independence Day: Understanding Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is frequently mistaken for Mexican Independence Day. The holiday actually marks a military victory over French forces in 1862.
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Cinco de Mayo Celebrations in the U.S.
Cinco de Mayo marks the victory of the Mexican army over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In the U.S., it symbolizes Mexican-American culture.