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Friday, May 2, 2008

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Cinco de Mayo marks the celebration of victory of the Mexican Army over the French in the Battle of Puebla. Ironically, it's a celebrated more widely in the United States than in Mexico. As a matter of fact, the pilot was in Mexico last year during that time. He said there was no celebration. When he asked about it, they told him that only it was a holiday for the gringos.

Most Americans also think it's the equivalent of Independance Day (July 4) and Bastille Day (French) on July 15. Mexico celebrates its independence day on September 16th.

Whatever way you choose to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, just don't go to Mexico for it (unless you're in Pueblo). Ole!

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