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It's fiesta time! Cinco de Mayo is a fiesta day in Mexico and the United States. It's celebrated on the fifth of May. This colorful holiday honors Mexico's victory over the French army at the Battle of Pueblo in 1862. People march in parades, dance, and set off fireworks. Families enjoy traditional Mexican food and drink. Then they watch people act out the famous battle. Find out more about this joyful celebration of Mexican culture.
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"Viva Mexico! Pinatas, floats, and tasty food all play a role in the holiday that remembers Mexican independence. Kids learn the historical significance behind the festivities and gain an appreciation for the exciting traditions and rich cultural celebration associated with May 5." --Amazon description.
11) Cinco de Mayo
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Introduces the holiday that celebrates the Mexican army's defeat of French forces at La Batalla de Puebla, or the Battle of Puebla, in 1862, highlighting its historical, cultural, social, and political background.
13) Cinco de Mayo
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"Cinco de Mayo is about celebrating! It honors a Mexican Army victory during the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Some people mark the holiday with folk dancing or traditional foods such as chalupas and mole poblano. Others watch parades or attend cultural festivals. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
14) Cinco de Mayo
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Describes the events that take place on the Mexican holiday called Cinco de Mayo.
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Simple text and color illustrations present the historical background and contemporary celebration of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
Sumario en español: Texto simple y ilustraciones de color presenten el fondo histórico y la celebración contemporanéa del día de fiesta de Cinco de Mayo.
16) Cinco de mayo
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Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for May 5th, on this date Mexican culture is celebrated. On Cinco de Mayo everyone gets to be Mexican for a day!
20) Cinco de Mayo
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Explore how cities across the United States celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
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