{"id":2087,"date":"2012-04-30T08:44:40","date_gmt":"2012-04-30T12:44:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.parksleepfly.com\/?p=2087"},"modified":"2025-03-12T11:10:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T15:10:44","slug":"cinco-de-mayo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parksleepfly.com\/blog\/cinco-de-mayo\/","title":{"rendered":"Cinco De Mayo! The U.S. Holiday that isn’t."},"content":{"rendered":"

Cinco de Mayo – a day here in the United States that we tip the margarita glass to our south of the border neighbor, Mexico.\u00a0 However, did you know that this holiday isn’t universally celebrated in Mexico?\u00a0 It is regionally celebrated in the state of Puebla, as El Dia de la Batalla de Puebla (The day of the Battle of Puebla<\/a>).\u00a0 <\/em>It commemorates the Mexican Army’s victory over French forces on May 5, 1862.\u00a0 It’s NOT (as some Americans believe) the celebration of Mexico’s Independence Day.\u00a0 That day is actually September 16.<\/p>\n

However, Cinco de Mayo in the United States has evolved into a celebration of Mexican heritage and culture with many parades, mariachi music, Mexican folk dancing and delicious food.\u00a0 The observations in the United States began primarily by the Mexicans and Latinos living in California during the Civil War.\u00a0 Upon hearing of the victory in Puebla, the Mexican miners in the gold country of California were so happy that they fired off rifle shots, fireworks, sang patriotic songs, etc.\u00a0 Since then, Cinco de Mayo was celebrated continually in the United States, specifically California, and not as much in Mexico.<\/p>\n

The holiday didn’t gain much popularity outside of California until the 1940s when the Chicano movement<\/a> started to rise.\u00a0 It continued to gain popularity in the 1950s and 1960s, but really gained acceptance in the 1980s when beer marketers began to promote Cinco de Mayo as a holiday.<\/p>\n

Now, there are hundreds of celebrations ranging from huge music festivals to smaller observations.\u00a0 Some of the best, and most authentic Cinco de Mayo celebrations are where the highest concentration of Mexican people live.\u00a0 One of the very best is located in Denver, Colorado.\u00a0 The festival, which lasts for two days attracts over 400,000 people and is full of Mexican music<\/a> with regional, salsa, Christian, Tex-Mex, and ranchero.<\/p>\n

Chicago, Illinois puts on a great celebration.\u00a0 The festival includes a 5 mile race, the Cinco de Miler, music, food booths, cultural information, and a recently added “Cinco de Snoots” where pets and their owners can both partake the festivities.\u00a0 There’s a huge listing for all the events for Chicago’s celebration here.<\/p>\n

In San Francisco, CA, the Mission district goes all in for its celebration.\u00a0 Cultural activities, Lucha Libre wrestlers, and a Mission Dolores tour top the list of things to do.<\/p>\n

But, where better to celebrate Cinco de Mayo but in\u00a0 Texas? Along the infamous San Antonio Riverwalk<\/a>, Luminaria 2012 has been added which honors San Antonio’s artist communities. Be prepared for Mariachis, Tejano and Conjunto music plus cultural dances and food at the historic Market Square.\u00a0 In San Marcos, TX<\/a>, located in the Hill Country,\u00a0 hosts the 38th annual festival known for its parade, Little Miss and Miss Cinco de Mayo pageants, music, and Folklorico dancers. There is also the state-wide Menudo Cook-Off which features a soup of tripe, hominy and chili which is cooked for hours and thought by many to be the elusive hangover cure!<\/p>\n

Whether you are traveling to Cinco De Mayo festivities, or celebrating closer to home, choose ParkSleepFly.com<\/a> for the start of your next adventure.\u00a0 You can opt to stay the night before (or after) your flight.\u00a0 You’ll receive airport parking for the duration of your trip, transportation to and from the airport terminal, as well as a night’s stay at an airport hotel.\u00a0 You’ll arrive relaxed, refreshed and ready for the fiesta. After all, haven’t you always wanted to play the castanets in a Mariachi band?<\/p>\n

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