No, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. That’s in September.. It commemorates the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, when the Mexican military trounced a French army at Puebla, the city the French were traveling through to reach Mexico City with plans to establish a satellite state. Although the French returned in full force the following year, the 1862 triumph marked a decisive victory for the Mexican military at the time.
The United States’ celebrations of the historic victory really took off in the mid 20th century, probably when alcohol companies began using it in promotions. Puebla is one of the few places in Mexico that still highlights the holiday, usually putting on a 19th century battleWhile you’re researching, consider marking your calendar for Sept. 16 — the real Mexican Independence Day.
I had a margarita and a hot dog with my little brother. 🎉
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Tomorrow we will see videos of large CincoDeMayo parties. We are Americans-we did start with a TeaParty after all. 😏