Cinco de Mayo celebrates the military victory over the French forces of Napoleon III in 1862 at the Battle of Puebla. In Puebla state of Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated with parades, speeches, and reenactments of the battle. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated with parades featuring mariachi bands, traditional dancers, and floats, as well as Mexican food and drinks.
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