Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Mexico, but it is not a major national holiday. It mainly commemorates the Battle of Puebla and is observed more prominently in the state of Puebla. Across most of Mexico, it is a relatively minor event, unlike Independence Day on September 16, which holds far greater historical and cultural importance nationwide. In Puebla, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated with parades, speeches, and reenactments of the battle.
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