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The French suffered 476 casualties in the Battle of Puebla, while the outnumbered Mexicans only suffered 339. May 5 is celebrated in Mexican-American communities throughout the United States as ...
16. Instead, it’s meant to commemorate the Battle of Puebla, which was fought between the Mexican and French armies in 1862. In Mexico’s long and storied history, the Battle of Puebla is generally ...
Cinco de Mayo, which translates to the 5th of May, has become associated with tacos and margaritas, but the holiday is about so much more than that.
What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate? Brush up on its rich history and modern traditions. (And no, it's not Mexico's independence day) ...
Celebrated annually, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the Second French Empire, led by Napoleon III, at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, hence the name. The holiday ...
Before Cinco de Mayo became associated with tacos and margaritas, the day served as a reminder of Mexico's triumph over the French in the Battle of Puebla. Here's what to know about the holiday.
Cinco de Mayo is being celebrated across multiple cities in the US this year as people look forward to promoting Mexican food ...
The holiday memorializing the Battle of Puebla has become, for some north of the border, an excuse to overindulge in Tex-Mex fare and festivities. While it’s always a good idea to support family ...
With Cinco de Mayo falling on Monday this year many cities are holding celebrations this weekend. There will be road closures in San Francisco and San Jose for lowrider parades on Sunday. There are ...