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Old 05-03-2012, 09:45 AM
 
Location: san antonio
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1. Cinco de Mayo IS NOT Mexico’s Independence Day. Most Americans confuse this holiday with Mexico's Independence Day, but that date is Sept. 16.

2. Cinco de Mayo IS a celebration of the Battle of Puebla. The holiday commemorates the Mexican Army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867).

3. Cinco de Mayo IS a celebrations of underdogs. Why make such a big deal over one victory? The win at Puebla was a huge deal for Mexico because the Mexican Army went into the battle as underdogs. They had no training and no equipment and were vastly outnumbered against the well-armed, well-disciplined and well-funded French, who up until that point had defeated them at every turn. Yet, they prevailed.

4. Cinco de Mayo IS NOT really a big deal in Mexico. With all of the fuss around May 5th here in the U.S., you would think it was the biggest holiday in Mexico — but that's not the case. That honor goes to Mexican Independence Day. Still, Mexicans do celebrate the day with family get-togethers, fireworks, dancing and lots of yummy food.

5. Cinco de Mayo IS a holiday for everyone to celebrate. Many towns around the U.S. have festivals, fiestas, dances, fireworks, food and music in honor of the holiday. It's a great time to teach your kids about the culture, people and history of Mexico — or even learn a little yourself.


taken from 5 facts about Cinco de Mayo | MNN - Mother Nature Network

post more interesting facts, as i was always curious why this event was a big deal in southern texas cities, but not so much everywhere else.
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Old 05-03-2012, 10:12 AM
 
Location: San Antonio
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Anyone know what Cinco de Mayo celebrations we are having in San Antonio?
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Old 05-03-2012, 12:25 PM
 
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Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone!
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Old 05-04-2012, 10:29 AM
 
Location: San Antonio
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Anyone know what Cinco de Mayo celebrations we are having in San Antonio?
Interesting, the River Walk website doesn't have anything posted.

Luminaria was rescheduled ...and now happenin' tomorrow, Cinco de Mayo.

Also, the San Antonio Scorpions (soccer) will be throwing a huge party.
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Old 05-04-2012, 06:00 PM
 
Location: Willowbend/Houston
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True, nobody in Mexico gives a crap about Cinco de Mayo. It's a much bigger deal in the US?
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Old 05-04-2012, 07:51 PM
 
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I dont remember it ever being a really big deal here either but Im probably wrong.
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Old 05-04-2012, 11:09 PM
 
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Well now it has basically evolved into a day for people to get drunk like St. Patrick's Day.
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Old 05-05-2012, 06:01 AM
 
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True, nobody in Mexico gives a crap about Cinco de Mayo. It's a much bigger deal in the US?
Sure it is. Political correctness and mandated "diversity" and all. In fact, this gives me an idea for a poll...
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Old 05-06-2012, 12:43 AM
 
Location: Upper East Side of Texas
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I dont remember it ever being a really big deal here either but Im probably wrong.
It is a big deal for people looking for an excuse to party. Funny thing is 99.99% have no idea what it really means, just like St. Patricks Day & Mardi Gras. SMH
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