Cinco De Mayo Celebration
May 3, 2012
What is Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo—or the fifth of May—commemorates the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. Cinco de Mayo traditions include parades, mariachi music performances and street festivals in cities and towns across Mexico and the United States.
Why do we celebrate Cindo de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
- Information about the Celebration
- Latin Cuisine
- Live Band
- Dance Lessons
Thursday, May 3, 2012, 04:00 PM
Mobius Hall
General Contact Information
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Main Contact Info
Michael Macarulay
Lectures & Awareness Coordinator
Cascadia Activities Board (CAB)
Cascadia Community College
Email: jmmacarulay@cascadia.edu
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