About Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
While it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations like Cleveland.
The day is often marked with parades, parties, mariachi music, Mexican folk dancing, and traditional foods such as tacos and mole poblano.
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