Everyone's Favorite Part of Cinco De Mayo: FOOD!

The food in Cinco de Mayo is a very important part of the celebration. The food portrays the culture of Mexico. Many different Mexican dishes are served at Cinco de Mayo and each are just as delicious as the next! Some foods that you may see served at Cinco de Mayo are: chiles en nogada, chiles stuffed with meat (usually chicken or turkey), toasted almonds topped with pecan or walnut sauce and pomegranate seeds, and fruit. Mole Poblano is a sauce usually served atop of chicken that is served a lot during Cinco de Mayo. Another type of sauce is manchamantel which literally means "tablecloth stainer". Manchamentel is a red sauce made with various fruit and chilies. Pipian Rojo and Pipian Verde (additional sauces made from using ground pumpkin seeds and served atop chicken or turkey). Enchiladas con Mole (Cheese or meat enchiladas made with a mole sauce). These foods play an important role in the celebration of Cinco de Mayo and are enjoyed by many.

People of Cinco de Mayo

Ignacio Zaragoza- Mexican General.
Maximilian I of Mexico- French placed him on the throne after the Battle of Puebla.
Napoleon III- French Emperor.
Abraham Lincoln- President of the US at the time of the Battle of Puebla.
Charles de Lorencez- General that led the French Army.

Cinco de Mayo Vs. Fourth of July

In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is kind of like our version of Fourth of July. Cinco de Mayo celebrates the day the Mexicans defeated the French army. Our Fourth of July celebrates the United States' victory against the British for independence. The United States and Mexico both celebrate Cinco de Mayo. It is a celebration of Mexican culture, food, music, beverage, and customs unique to Mexico. The Fourth of July is a celebration the includes food, music, parades in som areas, and fireworks! Several cities throughout the U.S. put on parades to celebrate Cinco de Mayo during the week following up to May 5th. Both of these holidays are important to the cultures of the United States and Mexico and make one more day in the year more enjoyable. :)