Every Fifth of May (Cinco de Mayo) in the state of Puebla, the famous Battle of Puebla is commemorated with traditional music and dancing and general festivities. The Battle saw a smaller Mexican army defeat a larger and more equipped French army on 5 May 1862. Ironically the day is probably more celebrated in the United States than it is in the rest of Mexico, in a similar fashion to the celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day.
Region/City Name:
Mexico City
Event Date:
May 5, 2011
Venue:
Puebla, east of Mexico City
Date Text:
5 May 2011
