Cinco de Mayo (Mexican Spanish: [ˈsiŋko ðe ˈmaʝo]; 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.

2009年10月23日 · Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.

6 天之前 · What is the proper greeting for Cinco de Mayo? While you can say, “Feliz Cinco de Mayo” (the word “feliz” means “happy”), this isn’t considered customary. Instead, you might focus on learning more about the history of the holiday. In 2024, the holiday fell on a Sunday, and in 2025, it falls on a Monday.

Today, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated by the Mexican state of Puebla, as well as Mexican-American immigrants in parts of the United States. Similar to St. Patrick’s Day for Irish Americans, Cinco de Mayo is a day of pride to honor Mexican heritage and culture.

2024年5月3日 · Today, Cinco de Mayo in the U.S. is primarily a celebration of Mexican-American culture, with the largest event in Los Angeles. What are some authentic Cinco de Mayo recipes?

2024年5月4日 · Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5 every year, the day Mexico won over the Second French Empire in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

2024年5月18日 · Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that commemorates a battle fought in Mexico on the fifth of May in 1862—a battle that became an unexpected victory for the Mexican army over the French forces.

2025年1月13日 · Cinco de Mayo, holiday celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States in honor of a military victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III. It should not be confused with Mexican Independence Day, which falls on September 16 and was established in 1810. Learn more about Cinco de Mayo.

2023年12月22日 · Despite the colorful, widespread celebrations in the US, Cinco de Mayo actually honors the Battle of Puebla fought against invading French forces. It's time to set the record straight: Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's Independence Day.

2022年7月12日 · You may greet your Mexican friends on Cinco de Mayo by saying “¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! ” It means “Happy Cinco de Mayo!”