Cinco de Mayo
noun
ˌsiŋ-kō-də-ˈmī-ō 
ˌsēŋ-kō-t͟hā-ˈmä-yō
: a Mexican and Mexican-American celebration held on May 5 in commemoration of the Mexican victory over the French at Puebla in 1862
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The dance, music and storytelling shows continue through May 2025 with multicultural holidays, Black History Month, and Cinco de Mayo themes.
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John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024
During its time at Batch Brewing, Taqueria El Rey also partnered on other events at the brewery, such as Cinco de Mayo celebrations and other events.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024
Viewers met presidential candidates through Don Francisco's direct, news-anchor-like interviews, and were invited to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the White House in 2001.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2024
Since then, Álvarez has become the main event superstar during important weekends that draw big Mexican fans — Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16.
—Jad El Reda, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2024
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John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024
During its time at Batch Brewing, Taqueria El Rey also partnered on other events at the brewery, such as Cinco de Mayo celebrations and other events.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024
Viewers met presidential candidates through Don Francisco's direct, news-anchor-like interviews, and were invited to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the White House in 2001.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2024
Since then, Álvarez has become the main event superstar during important weekends that draw big Mexican fans — Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16.
—Jad El Reda, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2024
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Cinco de Mayo
noun
ˌsiŋ-kō-də-ˈmī-ō
ˌsēŋ-kō-t͟hā-ˈmä-yō
: a Mexican and Mexican-American celebration held on May 5 in honor of the Mexican victory over the French at Puebla in 1862
Etymology
Spanish, "fifth of May"
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