How is Cinco de Mayo celebrated in Mexico?

Cinco de Mayo is a popular Mexican holiday, not only celebrated in Mexico but all over the world. The day is a celebration of when the Mexican army beat the French on May 5, 1862. President Juarez declared that day become a holiday on September 16, 1862, and it has been celebrated ever since.

There are many ways that the holiday is celebrated. One way is to decorate. Many homes and businesses decorate with flowers and balloons, in the red, green, and white colors of the Mexican flag. Another way to celebrate is to participate in a ceremony or parade commemorating the Mexican victory.