This is in celebration of a Mexican victory over France.................so Mexico at 1st glance is not what everyone thinks it is.................

Cinco de Mayo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "fifth of May") is a celebration held on 5 May. It is celebrated in the United States and in Mexico, primarily in the state of Puebla, ...

Tue, May 5

Celebration of the Mexican ...

‎Battle of Puebla - ‎Grito de Dolores - ‎Puebla

Cinco de Mayo - Holidays - HISTORY.com

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The History of Cinco de Mayo - Mexico

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The history and significance of Cinco De Mayo (5th of May), which commemorates the victory of the Mexican Militia over the French Army at The Battle Of Puebla ...

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Cinco de Mayo | Mexican history | Encyclopedia Britannica

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Cinco de Mayo, ( Spanish: “Fifth of May”) , also known as the Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, national holiday in Mexico in honour of a military victory in 1862 ...