When do Mexicans celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla against the French?

When do Mexicans celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla against the French?

• A. May 5 (Cinco de Mayo)
• B. May 4
• C. May 6
• D. May 7

Answer: (A)

Cinco de Mayo marks the date of the Battle of Puebla, fought on May 5, 1862, when Mexican forces defeated the French army. The celebration on May 5 exists because that is the actual anniversary of the historic clash, a moment that later came to symbolize Mexican resilience against foreign intervention. The other May dates don’t correspond to this event, since the battle did not take place on those days. In practice, you’ll hear about Cinco de Mayo especially in Puebla and among Mexican communities, and it’s widely observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican culture.

Cinco de Mayo marks the date of the Battle of Puebla, fought on May 5, 1862, when Mexican forces defeated the French army. The celebration on May 5 exists because that is the actual anniversary of the historic clash, a moment that later came to symbolize Mexican resilience against foreign intervention. The other May dates don’t correspond to this event, since the battle did not take place on those days. In practice, you’ll hear about Cinco de Mayo especially in Puebla and among Mexican communities, and it’s widely observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican culture.