Cinco De Mayo
Saturday is the 5th of May and Cinco De Mayo is celebrated by many Spanish speaking countries. I wasn’t exposed to this celebration until I was older and met some Spanish speaking friends.
From an outsiders perspective Cinco De Mayo is a just like St. Patricks day with a little more flair. I thought I would do a little research to find out the history behind Cinco De Mayo.
On May 5 1862 the Mexican people held off the French army in the battle of Puebla and since then May 5th has been celebrated. The French army of 6000 men had agreed to withdraw to the coast, but left some of the sick soldiers behind. The Mexican people saw this as a breech of the agreement and talks to withdraw broke down. The Mexicans retreated to Puebla which was heavily fortified. The French attacked Puebla, but by the end of the day had run out of ammunition leaving the attacking forces unsupported. In the end the Mexican people had run the French army off having only 83 casualties to France’s 462. Eventually more French troops were sent to Mexico and overtook Puebla, but the legendary battle of the Mexican people defeating the French was held as a celebration and continues every 5th of May.
I hope everyone enjoys their Cinco De Mayo with friends and family.
I bought a hells’ angel from south of the border a shot of cuervo… yee ha!
Thanks for the information on cinco de mayo–I usually celebrate with a Corona and lime
eastcoastlife sent me, btw!
Thanks for the informative blog. I never knew what it was, just that my friends in California celebrated it, and it’s the same day as my sister-in-law’s birthday. LOL Here in the Poconos, it didn’t get too much attention.
hi there, I am mexican and I just want to tell you something related to 5 de Mayo. It is an important date in our history but not so important as the USA people think it is.
Our most important date is 16 de septiembre (september 16th.) our independence day.
Corona and tequila is a good combination to celebrate these dates and as we say here in Mexico …. Viva Mexico Cabrones!!!!
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Viva Mexico!! I got friend there
Hey! You wanna know what else goes great with Cinco de Mayo besides chips and salsa?? Latin Music!The best I can suggest goes by the name of Trio Caliente.
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Their music is festive and full of energy. If you’re having any celebrations today bump their single “Baila Me”
HAPPY Cinco de Mayo!!!!!!