The holiday actually commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

As many of us look ahead to Cinco de Mayo, make sure you know the true meaning behind the holiday and the best way celebrate.

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Cinco de Mayo, or the Fifth of May, commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla ...

Cinco de Mayo, which means “Fifth of May” in Spanish, is also more formally known as the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla.