Cinco de Mayo is a
celebration held every fifth of May. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the
celebration of Mexican Independence Day. This day – Grito de Dolores, is celebrated by Mexicans on September 16th
of every year.
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| Dancers at the annual Cinco de Mayo Festival in Washington, D.C. |
Instead, Cinco de Mayo
commemorates the victory of some Mexican troops against the French army. Today,
however, it has become a celebration of Mexican pride and heritage.
More American than Mexican
