Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
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A Real Mexican Fiesta
If you've never had the pleasure of visiting Mexico, then celebrating Cinco de Mayo at a local festival will give you a chance for a day or two to sample the best of the ways of Mexico on a level that is most enjoyable. To sample Mexico on a first-hand basis is a delightful way to see the sights, sounds, and tastes of its land. It may even give you the desire to go and visit their country to see more.
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Listen to some celebration music while you read!
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Why Celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
A Little Bit of History
Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of the people of Mexico and how they stood up to the opposition of the army of the French trying to take over possession of their country. It is not a celebration of victory in the time of war. It is a celebration of the victory of the people to stand up to foreign intrusion in their country. And so, the people of Mexico set aside May 5th as their day to celebrate their taking that stand for their country and people. Moreover, it's a day when the Mexican people put forth a day they call a fiesta...a day to celebrate what is the best of their land and people and culture.
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What You Will Experience at the Fiesta!
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated firstly in their own country; but is now becoming widely celebrated throughout the United States. The fiestas usually begin with a parade, special music with Mariachi bands and dancers in beautiful costumes performing traditional dances. Beautifully dressed singers and musicians sing songs to commemorate the ways of their native land. It's a day to sample what is the best of Mexico and its people. The day is finally capped off with a wonderful display of fireworks.
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This is a Mexican hat dance!
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Don't forget the yummy Mexican cuisine.
Tickle your tastebuds with these delicacies from south of the border.
The best part of celebrating Cinco de Mayo is to feast on the best of Mexican cuisine. You'll also have a first-hand chance to see their foods being prepared. You'll find enchiladas, tacos, chips and yummy salsas and guacamole, fajitas, chalupas and empanadas. Try the sopapillas for desert and have a marguerita! Don't forget to sample all of their fare...it may open up a whole new taste of culinary delights to try for yourself.
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Kids really enjoy the Mexican pinatas!
These are usually filled with confetti, small toys, and candies.
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Have you attended a Cinco de Mayo celebration?
What was your favorite part?
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kab
May 9, 2012 @ 12:28 am | delete
- We celebrated with chiles rellenos.
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Philippians468
Jun 13, 2011 @ 1:09 pm | delete
- i might attend one soon! cheers
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karendd123
Apr 30, 2011 @ 12:00 pm | delete
- They have it in our town but I have never been.
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gypsyman27
Apr 28, 2011 @ 7:08 pm | delete
- When I lived in Denver Colorado, Cinco de Mayo was celebrated in a large way and I always enjoyed joining the festivities. Here in Virginia, on the Chesapeake Bay, it is not celebrated as much as I think it should. Great lens, see you around the galaxy...
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tiff0315
Apr 28, 2011 @ 1:03 pm | delete
- Looks like fun! Ay-ay-ay! :)
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Cinco de Mayo Bloggers say this:
- Blackhawks GM says team disappointed in Patrick Kane's Cinco de Mayo fiesta
- But in that time off he found himself making news any way, spending his Cinco de Mayo -- the new St. Patrick's Day, just with Mexican beer instead of Irish beer -- at the University of Wisconsin. Pictures began popping up and, thanks to Deadspin, ...
- Grupo Folklorico de Pacifica entertains Pacifica seniors on Cinco de Mayo
- Cinco de Mayo Celebration was wonderful this year. The Grupo Folklorico de Pacifica always does such a wonderful job with music and dance. They are so beautiful to watch as they dance with the pride of their culture and tell the history around this day ...
- 'Cinco de Mayo' _ plenty of beer, little history
- AP ALBUQUERQUE, NM ? Here's what Cinco de Mayo has become in the US: a celebration of all things Mexican, from mariachi music to sombreros, marked by schools, politicians and companies selling everything from beans to beer. And here's what Cinco de ...
- Cinco de Mayo celebrations in DFW keep Mexican culture alive
- Barrera and hundreds of others crowded into La Gran Plaza on Sunday to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Organizers said having the celebration one day late allowed for a larger turnout because more people had the day off. Ballet Folklorico dancers stomped to ...
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Cinco De Mayo Fiesta was updated May 11, 2012
by ohcaroline
My taste for Mexican food began long before it was popular to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in America.
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