In the United States, May 5th the "Batalla de Puebla" has come
to be known as simply "Cinco de Mayo" a festive celebration
consisting of mariachi music, folklore dances and food.



Cinco de Mayo is a date of great importance for the Mexican
and Chicano communities. It marks the victory of the Mexican
Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla. Although the
Mexican army was eventually defeated, the "Batalla de Puebla"
came to represent a symbol of Mexican unity and patriotism.
With this victory, Mexico demonstrated to the world that Mexico
and all of Latin America were willing to defend themselves of
any foreign intervention.





Historic information obtained from the Latino History Department UCLA