Cinco de Mayo en · PROPN
Pronunciation
- /ˌsɪŋ.ko de ˈmaː.joʊ/
- (US) audio
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish cinco de mayo (“fifth of May”).
Meanings
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A national celebration in Mexico, commemorating the victory of Mexican forces led by General Ignacio Zaragoza over the French expeditionary forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, also celebrated widely by immigrants living in the United States.
The BG Fiestaval returned this past week to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, bringing the tastes, music and culture of Mexico to the community for its 10th year.
2026 May 11, Joahan Lopez, “BG Fiestaval returns for 10th year after nearly being canceled”, in WBKO, archived from the original on 13 May 2026: