Cinco De Mayo
Cinco de Mayo marks the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla. ... Although the Mexican Army was eventually defeated, the “Battala de Puebla” came to represent a symbol of Mexican unity and patriotism. ... La Batalla de Puebla raged on for two hours, after which time the French were forced to retreat to Orizaba. ... Cinco de Mayo celebrates the courage of the Mexican people during the battle of May 5th. ... Celebrating Cinco de Mayo has become increasingly popular along the U.