Seasonal & Holidays

Cinco De Mayo Festival To Draw Hundreds Of Thousands

The Denver celebration, among the largest in the U.S., is celebrating its 34th year this weekend.

The Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture" Festival puts the spotlight on The Mile High City's vibrant Latino population.
The Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture" Festival puts the spotlight on The Mile High City's vibrant Latino population. (CBS)

By Anna Alejo, CBS Denver:

In Colorado, Cinco de Mayo โ€“ or the 5th of May โ€“ is a time to showcase Mexican culture, heritage, and pride.

The day commemorates Mexico's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, 161 years ago. Despite being outnumbered 2 to 1, the Mexicans were victorious. Although still celebrated in Puebla, the holiday is more prominent in the U.S. than in Mexico.

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