Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican celebration that is widely celebrated in Mexico and America. This holiday is dedicated to Mexico’s win at the War of Puebla. Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5th.
Cnico de Mayo parades are super common and very important to the Mexican culture/community. The parades consist of fun colors, costumes, loud music and mariachi dancing. Even reenactments of the Battle of Puebla are often shown. If that isn’t something you would want to see, Mexican wrestling matches also known as lucha libre are there to watch as well. There are over 150 parades held in America each year.
If big parades don’t spark your interest, do a home gathering. A lot of people invite friends, make homemade guacamole and make a playlist of their favorite tejano/ Mexican music. This is a common American custom for Cinco de Mayo as 81 million pounds of avocados are consumed each May 5th.
When you wanna go big or go home for this celebration, make plans to see the actual Battle of Puebla battle site! In Puebla, Mexico, you can learn so much about the battle in its true authenticity as the Battle of Puebla reenactments are also done . Indulge in great food, music, and amazing scenery with colorful buildings with a fun atmosphere.
Cinco de mayo is a holiday filled with history, fun and pride within the Mexican community.