20 Fun Facts about Cinco De Mayo Day

Here are 20 facts about Cinco de Mayo Holiday 2025

1. Cinco de Mayo means “the fifth of May” in Spanish.
2. It’s a special day that people in Mexico and the United States celebrate.
3. A long, long time ago, there was a big battle on the fifth of May.
4. The battle was in a city in Mexico called Puebla.
5. The Mexican army was much smaller than the other army, but they were very brave
6. Guess what? The smaller Mexican army won the battle! Hooray!
7. Cinco de Mayo is like a party to remember this brave win.
8. People celebrate with lots of bright and happy colors! Think red, white, and green like the Mexican flag.
9. Sometimes they decorate with special paper banners called “papel picado” that have pretty cut-out designs
10. They might listen to fun music and even dance!
11. Some people wear big, round hats called sombreros.
12. They might play musical shakers called maracas that make a fun rattling sound.
13. Lots of yummy food is eaten on Cinco de Mayo, like tacos and quesadillas.
14. Guacamole, a yummy dip made from avocados, is also popular!
15. Sometimes there are parades with people marching and playing music.
16. It’s not like Mexico’s birthday (that’s on a different day!).
17. Cinco de Mayo is mostly celebrated in the state of Puebla in Mexico.
18.  In the United States, many people celebrate Mexican culture and have fun parties.
19. It’s a day to learn about and enjoy the traditions of Mexican people.
20. Cinco de Mayo is a day about being brave, celebrating culture, and having fun with colorful decorations, music, and yummy food!

What are your plans for Cinco de Mayo Day 2025?