CINCO DE MAYO

What does Cinco de Mayo mean in English?

• The translation in English is the 5th of May.

WHO AND WHEN IT IS CELEBRATED?

• It is celebrated by Mexicans and Mexican-Americans.
• It is celebrated on May 5th

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE CINCO DE MAYO?

• It commemorates the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.

Where is Cinco De Mayo Celebrated?

• Cinco De Mayo is celebrated in Mexico, particularly in Puebla. It is also celebrated in America by Mexican-Americans.
• Cinco de Mayo is also celebrated in Canada, like Vancouver.

HOW IT IS CELEBRATED?

• Large parades that feature people dressed up as Mexican And French Soldiers.
• The Colors of the Mexican flag often appear in costume and party decorations.
• People host parties with their friends and family
• Reenactments of the victorious Battle of Puebla. In the United States and some parts of Canada

HOW IT IS CELEBRATED CONT.

• People often decorate with balloons, streamers, and flowers.
• Mariachi bands and other Mexican folk music is also played at parties.
• There are also many traditional Mexican foods such as tacos, enchiladas, and salsa and tortilla chips.
• In Vancouver, Canada, there is an annual sky diving event in the Cayman Islands and there is an air guitar competition that's takes place each year on the 5th of May.

FUN FACTS

• The world's largest Cinco de Mayo celebration is taken in Los Angeles, it is expected to have 300,000 spectators in this years Festival de Fiesta Broadway
• In Chandler, Arizona there are chihuahua races and there are drownings of the dog king and queen.