Cinco de mayo is celebrated on may fifth.

cinco de mayo is celebrated in mexico to celebrate the defeat of frances army by the mexican forces, in the battle of puebla. It is knows as the anniversary of the battle of puebla. Its known as mexicos independence day

cinco de mayo takes place on the anniversary of the war of puelba, celebrating their independece. Celebrates their suprising victory over the french.

puebla was the small town that held a key point in cinco de mayo. it is known as the battle of puebla.

benito juarez was the president of mexico at the time of the war, he was forced to default his debts to European government. And France , Britan and Spain sent naval forces to Veracruz to demand reimbursement.