Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. It is the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, where the Mexican army defeated the French army in 1862.
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated more widely in the United States than in Mexico.
The largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the world takes place in Los Angeles, California.In Mexico, the holiday is primarily celebrated in the state of Puebla, where the famous battle took place.
In addition to Mexico and the United States, Cinco de Mayo is also celebrated in parts of Canada, the Caribbean, and even in Australia.
