Cinco de Mayo is celebrated each year on May 5, and it is a fun day for kids and adults alike to enjoy. The holiday is in honor of a military battle in 1862, when Mexico fought against a French invasion. Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza led a force of 4,000 soldiers and was able to defeat a French army twice their size. The French occupation ended in 1866, but it inspired Mexicans and Mexican Americans. In the 1960's and 1970's, Cinco de Mayo became associated with efforts by Mexican Americans to get more respect in their American home. Today, Cinco de Mayo is widely celebrated by non-Mexicans as well as Mexican Americans.
Things for the kids and a great video How To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo on the following page. Coloring pages inspired by Cinco de Mayo - they are everywhere online.
Make a mini sombrero using a paper plate and cup - Big hit this one.
Make a Mexican Flag- get creative
My kids are hilarious, they want Chicken Tortillas lol
You get the idea. Enjoy the day, everyone else is ;)
