This date commemorates the victory of the Mexican army over the French forces of Napoleon III in the Battle of Puebla, which took place on May 5, 1862.
In the United States it has been interpreted as Mexico’s Independence Day, which is actually celebrated on September 16, being a reason for celebration even though in Mexico it is not considered a holiday.
We share with you 4 ways to celebrate this date like a true Mexican
DELICIOUS FOOD
Apart from several delicious typical Mexican dishes, cinco de mayo is the day when avocado is most consumed in order to prepare the famous guacamole, so you should definitely accompany your celebration with plenty of it.
TEQUILAAA
The most consumed drink on this day is tequila, you can celebrate by drinking it straight or in one of its different presentations, among them the most known and loved is the margarita.
DRESS FOR THE OCCASION
A traditional way to celebrate this kind of events is wearing the typical attire of the region, so in this case your clothes should be green, white or red and if you get a charro hat, even better.
GET READY WITH MEXICAN MUSIC
Get inspired for the celebration by listening to the best Mexican songs and even better if you find yourself with a mariachi band, they will certainly get you dancing and singing at the top of your lungs.
SO PARTY THIS CINCO DE MAYO LIKE A FROGSTAR!