The holiday actually commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

Cinco de Mayo, which means “Fifth of May” in Spanish, is also more formally known as the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla.

This Monday is Cinco de Mayo — a holiday that commemorates a Mexican military victory but has become better known as a celebration of Mexican culture in the United States. But what does the day ...

Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla.

In Dallas, Texas, events included the annual Cinco de Mayo parade down the historic ... colorful sombreros. The day often is mistaken for Mexican Independence Day, which is in September.

Political pressure from the United States and military support encouraged ... about Cinco de Mayo is that it is the Independence Day for Mexico, according to multiple sources, including Professor ...

Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on Sept. 16. "I think there's always some sort of military commemoration in Puebla and there are one or two major fortresses where the Mexican army held ...

The parade will accompany a fireworks display and a day-long festival on the National Mall with military demonstrations ... of the Declaration of Independence. The Army began planning a 250th ...