Cinco de Mayo
noun
ˌsiŋ-kō-də-ˈmī-ō 
ˌsēŋ-kō-t͟hā-ˈmä-yō
: a Mexican and Mexican-American celebration held on May 5 in commemoration of the Mexican victory over the French at Puebla in 1862
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East Austin culture:Cinco de Mayo in Austin was long synonymous with conjunto music legend Johnny Degollado
In the subsequent decades, some residents incorporated historical protections and neighborhood plans to ensure the park’s development could not happen without community consent.
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Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Oh, that delusion also spreads to her Cinco de Mayo party.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
The dance, music and storytelling shows continue through May 2025 with multicultural holidays, Black History Month, and Cinco de Mayo themes.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024
During its time at Batch Brewing, Taqueria El Rey also partnered on other events at the brewery, such as Cinco de Mayo celebrations and other events.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024
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Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Oh, that delusion also spreads to her Cinco de Mayo party.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
The dance, music and storytelling shows continue through May 2025 with multicultural holidays, Black History Month, and Cinco de Mayo themes.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024
During its time at Batch Brewing, Taqueria El Rey also partnered on other events at the brewery, such as Cinco de Mayo celebrations and other events.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Cinco de Mayo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cinco%20de%20Mayo. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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Cinco de Mayo
noun
ˌsiŋ-kō-də-ˈmī-ō
ˌsēŋ-kō-t͟hā-ˈmä-yō
: a Mexican and Mexican-American celebration held on May 5 in honor of the Mexican victory over the French at Puebla in 1862
Etymology
Spanish, "fifth of May"
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