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Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo. Pamela Williams. Cinco de Mayo. What is it? A Mexican Holiday celebrated May 5th When and where does it occur? Usually May 4 th and May 5 th , in the del Sol District in St. Paul, Minnesota. How is it celebrated? Parade, Music, Dancing, Food, Low-rider Car Show.

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Cinco de Mayo

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  1. Cinco de Mayo Pamela Williams

  2. Cinco de Mayo What is it? A Mexican Holiday celebrated May 5th When and where does it occur? Usually May 4th and May 5th, in the del Sol District in St. Paul, Minnesota. How is it celebrated? Parade, Music, Dancing, Food, Low-rider Car Show.

  3. Facts about Cinco De Mayo • Fact Files: • Population: 100,000 • Language: Spanish and English • Area: Six Blocks • Currency: US Dollars

  4. What is it? • Mexican Holiday. • Celebrating the Battle of Puebla won by 2000 Mexican peasants over 6000 French soldiers in 1862. • In Mexico several towns re-enact the Battle of Puebla in a day long dramatization. • In America, it is an opportunity to celebrate Chicano culture with Mexican singing, dancing and feasting.

  5. How is it Celebrated? • 2 day celebration starts with a Low-rider car show and hydraulic showdown, in the evening on day 1 • Day 2 Cinco de Mayo parade down Cesar Chavez Boulevard • Salsa Tasting Contest • Live music and entertainment both days

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