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Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo Facts. celebrated in Mexico, especially in Puebla. celebrated in the U.S. too. d idn't gain popularity until the 80s when marketers, especially beer companies, capitalized on the celebratory nature of the day and began to promote it.

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Cinco de Mayo

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  1. Cinco de Mayo

  2. Cincode Mayo Facts • celebrated in Mexico, especially in Puebla. • celebrated in the U.S. too. • didn't gain popularity until the 80s when marketers, especially beer companies, capitalized on the celebratory nature of the day and began to promote it. • honors the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The French came to collect debt. • not independence day (Sept. 16)

  3. Cinco de Mayo in Mexico: * primarily observed in the state of Puebla, where Zaragoza’s unlikely triumph occurred, although other parts of the country also take part in the celebration. * traditions include military parades, recreations of the Battle of Puebla and other festive events. * For many Mexicans, however, May 5 is a day like any other: It is not a federal holiday, so offices, banks and stores remain open. Cinco de Mayo in the United States: * widely interpreted as a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with substantial Mexican-American populations. * celebrated with parades, parties, mariachi music, Mexican folk dancing and traditional foods such as tacos and mole poblano. Some of the largest festivals are held in Los Angeles, Houston, and Chicago.

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