Cinco de Mayo
noun
ˌsiŋ-kō-də-ˈmī-ō 
ˌsēŋ-kō-t͟hā-ˈmä-yō
: a Mexican and Mexican-American celebration held on May 5 in commemoration of the Mexican victory over the French at Puebla in 1862
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Other permissible fireworks holidays in Texas include New Year’s and Cinco de Mayo.
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2025
May 5: Cinco de Mayo, an annual celebration marks the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the French Empire in 1862.
March 9: Daylight saving time begins.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Of course, most Americans don't associate Cinco de Mayo with mole poblano, but rather alcohol.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Her specialty was homemade guacamole and one of her favorite holidays was Cinco de Mayo.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 25 June 2025
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2025
May 5: Cinco de Mayo, an annual celebration marks the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the French Empire in 1862.
March 9: Daylight saving time begins.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Of course, most Americans don't associate Cinco de Mayo with mole poblano, but rather alcohol.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Her specialty was homemade guacamole and one of her favorite holidays was Cinco de Mayo.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 25 June 2025
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“Cinco de Mayo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cinco%20de%20Mayo. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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Cinco de Mayo
noun
ˌsiŋ-kō-də-ˈmī-ō
ˌsēŋ-kō-t͟hā-ˈmä-yō
: a Mexican and Mexican-American celebration held on May 5 in honor of the Mexican victory over the French at Puebla in 1862
Etymology
Spanish, "fifth of May"
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