Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
Many people in the United States celebrate Cinco de Mayo, and take the opportunity to go to their local bars or plan parties around the celebration. Fewer people actually know why it is celebrated, or exactly what the significance of Cinco de Mayo is. Cinco de Mayo (which is Spanish for “fifth of May”) is really a regional holiday mostly celebrated in Mexico, especially in the Mexican state of Puebla. The celebration is in honor of the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under General Ignacio Sequin. It is commonly misunderstood as being Mexican Independence Day, which is actually on September 16. It is not a nationally recognized holiday in Mexico or in the United States, but is more voluntarily celebrated as a symbol of Mexican pride, and the Mexican heritage.
Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the United States take many forms, from quite rememberance get-togethers to rowdy parties filled with drinking and revelry. It is also a great time to dress in a Cinco de Mayo costume! For most people not of Mexican heritage, the celebration many times takes the form of participation in a party at a local Mexican restaurant, or bar that is themed Mexican for the day. HalloweenMart makes it easy for everyone to be a little bit Mexican on this wonderful celebration day, with items themed Mexican for your fun and amusement. Wear a Mexican Serape or a Sombrero to show your support. Dress as Zapata himself in a Zapata costume or be the life of a party in a Tequila Bottle costume. The ladies who want to be the center of attention at all Cinco de Mayo celebrations can wear a Sexy Mexican Shooter Girl costume, or even get a Sombrero for your dog! No matter what the reason behind your celebration of Cinco deMayo, it is sure to be a great time for all, filled with pride, fun and honor!
