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2. What is Cinco de Mayo? Holiday's origins and why it's ...

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   What is Cinco de Mayo and why is it celebrated? Mexican Independence Day, or Día de la Independencia, came on Sept. 16, 1810, when the country broke free of Spanish rule.

3. 25 Cinco de Mayo Facts, Plus the History of Cinco de Mayo - AOL

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   6. In 2005, Congress declared Cinco de Mayo an official U.S. holiday. 7. Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in a few other places around the world, including Brisbane, Australia, Malta and the Cayman ...

4. Cinco de Mayo - Wikipedia

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   Cinco de Mayo (pronounced [ˈsiŋko ðe ˈmaʝo] in Mexico, Spanish for "Fifth of May") is an annual celebration held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, [1] [2] led by General Ignacio Zaragoza.

5. 34 Cinco de Mayo food deals for a freebie fiesta - AOL

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   Twin Peaks has several offers in store for Cinco de Mayo, including a wide array of drinks ranging in price from $5 to $12.50. The restaurant will also offer $17 import beer buckets and a $20.50 ...

6. Cinco de Mayo 2024: What is Cinco de Mayo and why does ... - AOL

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   Cinco de Mayo lands on Sunday, May 5, in 2024. What is Cinco de Mayo? It's not Mexican Independence Day, but it's still a day to celebrate in the U.S.

7. 12 Fun Cinco de Mayo Facts You Probably Don’t Know - AOL

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   Getty Images. 2. Cinco de Mayo is Not a Big Holiday in Mexico. Although the day is celebrated in the city of Puebla (where the epic victory occurred) with military parades and a smattering of ...

8. Fiestas Patrias (Mexico) - Wikipedia

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   In contrast to Independence Day, described above, Cinco de mayo is observed mostly at a local level in Puebla State and is a minor Bank Holiday in the rest of Mexico. Many labor unions have negotiated to have the day off, however, since its proximity to Labor Day (May 1) often allows an extended five-day weekend or two consecutive three-day ...

9. Cinco de Mayo 2024: Its history and why it's celebrated ... - AOL

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   Cinco de Mayo is not a celebration of Mexican Independence Day, like many believe. Mexican Independence Day is on September 16, and it commemorates the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence ...