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wish on a star asked in Society & CultureHolidaysOther - Holidays · 1 decade ago

What does the Cinco de Mayo commemorate?

What does the Cinco de Mayo commemorate? Why is it celebrated?

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  • dudeinnorcal
    1 decade ago
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    It is NOT Mexico's Independence Day. Mexico's Independence Day is September 16th. The Battle of Pueblo happened on this day in which the Mexican forces defeated French.

    People in the US also celebrate it for the culture/heritage of Mexico, similar to celebrating the Irish on St. Patrick's Day.

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    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Mexico's Independence Day..... they got independence frm France

  • u u
    1 decade ago

    it's a mexican holliday, it's the day Mexican troops kick Napoleon III troops asses in a town call Puebla, very "machos"

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    It's a celebration of the day of the dead.

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  • cracker
    1 decade ago

    its the one day of the year when Mexicans take a bath

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