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Cinco de Mayo

Mexico holiday May

Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico's unexpected victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, celebrated most vigorously in Puebla with historical reenactments, parades, and cultural performances. The date has become a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride, marked with traditional food, music, and dance.

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