Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May is a day to remember Mexico's victory over French forces at Puebla on May 5, 1862. In the United States the celebration of this occasion has grown to include the entire country. Fulton County Library System invites you to use the Library's resources to learn more about this celebrated event.
For the young and the young at heart, let's begin with Cinco de Mayo: Holiday Facts and Fun. Cinco de mayo is a celebration known for its colorfulness. The following videos, Cinco de Mayo 2nd Edition and A& E Cinco de Mayo are great places to view the festivities.
In the American History Database, you can read about this festive occasion in an article from the Encyclopedia of Latino American History.
Cinco de Mayo means the fifth of May in Spanish. Mango languages can help you become more fluent in Spanish or begin learning the language.
Perhaps you prefer to embrace the sounds of the celebration. Freegal music has several playlists created for Cinco de Mayo. Here are a few:
Mexico celebrates Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo Dance Party DJ’s
Whatever format you prefer, Fulton County Library System has resources to aid your learning adventure.
¡Feliz cinco de mayo!
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