cinco de mayo
The 5th of MAY! The anniversary of the Battle of Puebla! A Mexican Celebration!
Celebrating on May 5th!
Food
Attire
Drink
Guacamole
Corn Chips
Hot Sauce
Tacos
Enchiladas
Rice Casserole
Nachos
Chicken
Tostadas
Chilaquiles
Margarita Balls
Salsa
Drink
Attire
Drink
Punch
Sombrero
Cactus Juice Green Cocktail
Flavored Water
Corona
Bodelo
Tencate
Attire
Attire
Where to celebrate
Garland Necklaces
Bright Colors/Ruffles
Mexican Poncho
Green/Red/White/Black combo
Embroidery
Costumes:
Puppy Poncho
Where to celebrate
Where to celebrate
Where to celebrate
House Party
Restaurant
Hall
Local Festivities
Culture Festivals across the US, the largest being held in southwestern US States
Battle reenactments
School
Watch "Celebrating Cinco De Mayo"
Decorations
Where to celebrate
Decorations
Brightly colored paper flowers
Papel Picado Banners
Green, Red, White, Black
Terra Cotta Bowls
Festive Plates/Cups/Napkins
Poncho
Mexican/American Flag
Variety Pack Decorations
Blow up Lawn Cactus
Photo Backdrop
Matching Party Decorations & Favors
What to Do
Where to celebrate
Decorations
Send Invitations
Mariachi Band Music
Pin the Sombrero on the Llama
Parade
Plan a trip to a celebration
Share the history of the celebration
Learn traditional dance
Play Guitar or Maracas
Luminaries
Cactus Ring Toss
Photo booth Props
Mexican victory!
Cinco De Mayo
On May 5, 1862, the Mexican Army was victorious over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla! Also known as the Battle of Puebla Day, the Mexican army was led by Texas-born General Ignacio Zaragoza. The successful battle in the war against France represented a great symbolic victory for the Mexican government!
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated by Mexicans, Mexican-Americans, and people of non-Mexican heritage. The celebration brings about cultural awareness, a day of historic significance, festivities that celebrate Mexican culture with food, song, color, dance, parades, folklore, and battle reenactments.
Cinco de Mayo was officially recognized as a national holiday in the U.S. in 2005, under a proclamation by President George W. Bush.
The official dish of the holiday is Mole Poblano. The sauce containing chocolate, chili peppers and spices was traditionally eaten in the town of Puebla.
Cinco de Mayo is NOT a holiday celebrating Mexican independence. It is NOT the day of the dead.
Awareness of Cultural sensitivity is on the forefront of minds these days. It is said to be politically incorrect for people to wear ethnic clothing or costumes of a culture to which one does not have genetic heritage. Be careful not to reinforce negative stereotypes with costume choices. In this scenario, it might appear racist to wear a sombrero, mustache, or attempt to speak with a fake Mexican accent.
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