Did you know? Cinco de Mayo - or the fifth of May - has grown in some areas of the US into a much larger celebration than is found in most of Mexico, outside of Puebla. In the United States, it has taken on significance and commercial value as a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with substantial Mexican-American populations. Some of the largest Cinco de Mayo festivals are held in Portland, Denver and Chicago.
The independence of Mexico is often misunderstood by many Americans. Mexico’s true date of independence from Spain is on September 16 and occurred in 1810.
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