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Cinco de Mayo or the Fifth of May is a day that will be celebrated all over the world on Wednesday, May 5, 2010.

In Mexico or wherever the culture of Mexico is celebrated — families, friends and neighbors gather to have a fiesta in honor of the event.

This festival observes the 1862 victory of 4,000 ill-equipped Mexicans over 8,000 well-equipped French invaders. The battle known as La Batalla de Puebla or The Battle of Puebla took place on...(you guessed it) May 5.

Today, all is forgiven, with fiestas planned in Mexico and in many communities around the world where Mexicans live. Even "gringos" who have little idea why they are coming to a Cinco de Mayo celebration are happy to commemorate the day and join in the fun and parties on May 5th. Kids and adults all welcome the day to feast on Mexican food and celebrate national pride.

Fiesta! - Mexican Theme Party Tips

Decorate with plenty of tissue paper flowers, add the colors of the flag of Mexico - green white and red, put on your sombreros and some Mexican folk music, salsa or mariachi music and join the fiestas!

Invitation Ideas - Cover page greeting suggestions - "No time for a Siesta, it's time to Fiesta!", "Margaritas & Fajitas!, "It's Party Time, Amigos!" Inside, be sure to put the date, location, time, phone, RSVP date, dress code or costume suggestions.

Food - Corn chips with salsa & queso, tacos, chili, fajitas, Margaritas, Daiquiris, cerveza, Mexican wines, Tia Maria, and, of course, lots of tequila!

Party Favor Ideas - Mini cactus plants, toy maracas, small clay pots with candy "Red Hots", bouquet of red, green & white carnations or other plants that combine the colors of the Mexican flag.

In the U.S. and elsewhere, you don't have to be Mexican to love Cinco de Mayo, which has mainly become a great excuse to celebrate Mexican culture, music - and food!

More about Cinco de Mayo and Mexican fiestas around the Web:

Spice it up at some of the best sites offering up Cinco de Mayo Parades & Fiestas, along with everything you need for a great Cinco de Mayo fiesta celebration - including do it yourself party ideas, music Webcasts, recipes, e-cards, decorations, classroom activities. clip art, pictures, facts, and a bit of history about the 5th of May...

Cinco de Mayo Recipes, Margaritas, Fiesta Tips - Top of the line celebration party ideas from the Food Network with Cinco de Mayo facts, star chef recipes from Rachel Ray & Bobby Flay, related hot, hot, hot festive meals & how to's for cool Mexican cocktail recipes.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo! - One-stop browsing how to make your own Cinco de Mayo decorations plus menu ideas, food & drink recipes, plus party activities to make sure your celebration is a real fiesta.

Tabasco Taste Tent: Cinco de Mayo - The American hot sauce company with a complete party menu & dozens of recipes for making other Mexican favorites including guacamole, quesidillas, Margaritas, Sangria and more...

Batanga - Latin Music Internet Radio - And what's a Cinco de Mayo fiesta without the musica? Pump up the volume and scroll down to mariachi ...

Cinco de Mayo Music Playlist - Dozens of popular songs just right to accompany the fiesta available for instant streaming. Also check out Cinco de Mayo Mix.

Inside Mexico - Cinco de Mayo - What's going on in Mexico with descriptions of traditional fiestas & parades, including related feature stories, recipes for your party, national holiday calendar of events.

Cinco de Mayo Ecards, Greeting Cards - A good assortment of animated, interactive greetings & ecards to celebrate the day...

Cinco de Mayo Clip Art - Images of cartoon chili peppers and maracas for personal Web page use.

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Cinco de Mayo Parades, Fiestas & Events

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