Cinco de Mayo Facts
Cinco de Mayo is observed on May 5th in both Mexico and the United States, mostly in Pueblo. The roots of each nations' motivations for commemorating this day are different. This Mexican holiday commemorates the Battle of Pueblo, which took place in the state of Pueblo on May 5, 1862, and concluded with the Mexican army defeating the French. Cinco de Mayo originated in the United States as a commemoration of freedom and democracy, as well as Mexican ancestry and patriotism. During the American Civil War, it was started by Mexican-American communities in the American West. Cinco de Mayo Facts to Consider: Cinco de Mayo is known in Mexico as 'El Da de la Batalla de Puebla,' which translates as 'The Day of the Battle of Puebla.' It was unexpected for the Mexicans to defeat the French at the Battle of Pueblo. The French, who were there to collect war debts, were expected to triumph. Spain and England deployed troops to collect debts as well, but they withdrew after rea...