Cinco De Mayo is a celebration celebrated on May 5th. Most people make mistakes and think that Cinco De Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day, but it is not. The importance of Cinco De Mayo is that it is a celebration for the freedom of the American Civil War. In the United States today, it is a celebration of Mexican's pride and heritage. Another war that led to Cinco De Mayo is the Mexican-American War. Most of the wars had to do with battles with the French.
The American Cinco De Mayo originated in the Mexican-American communities. Some places where they celebrate Cinco De Mayo are in places like Los Angeles, Chigaco, and Houston. Mexicans may be proud of Cinco De Mayo, but it is not an actual holiday. In Cinco De Mayo, they do Mexican cuisine, culture and music.
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