On Cinco de Mayo 2024, take some time to learn about the history and meaning of this day of remembrance—and how and where it’s celebrated now.

Every Cinco de Mayo, you can count on the crowds at Cinco de Mayo. The location at 7011 Airport Highway, Holland, Ohio, was packed with people celebrating the day.

Cinco de Mayo - which literally translates to “May 5″ - is not Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated on Sept. 16, and marks the start of the war of Mexican independence from Spain.

Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on May 5th, marks Mexico's victory over France in 1862. In the U.S., it’s a festive celebration of Mexican culture.

Cinco de Mayo in the U.S. has come to be known as a day to celebrate Mexican culture, food and identity, with a number of restaurants and bars offering deals and theme nights.

Meanwhile, in the U.S., Cinco de Mayo has become an annual celebration of Mexican-American culture that began with the rise of the Chicano movement in the 1960s and 1970s, according to USA TODAY.

Cinco de Mayo is not to be confused with Mexican Independence Day, which falls on Sept. 16. That holiday was established in 1810, some 50 years before the Battle of Puebla occurred.

Cinco de Mayo Party at Rogue Island in Providence: This pop-up fiesta at 65 Weybosset St. Ste 108, Providence, is on Monday, May 5. DJ Costa's Cinco de Mayo Party at Encore Boston Harbor, May 3 ...

Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. It marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla.

May 5 marks the date of Cinco de Mayo. The annual holiday honors the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Also known as the Battle of Puebla Day ...

Boxi Park Celebrate Cinco de Mayo beginning May 1-4 with food, drink specials, and all the activities. 6877 Tavistock Lakes Blvd., Orlando, (407) 536-9666. boxiparklakenona.com.