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Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Cinco de Mayo commemorates a Mexican military victory. On May 5, 1862, a relatively small Mexican force defeated invading French troops in the Battle of Puebla. Today, Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican culture and heritage. Members of the Mexican American community in Denver, Colorado, shown here, observe Cinco de Mayo with traditional Mexican music, dance, and dress.
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