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.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/23508323/20230504/052250/styles/patch_image/public/cinco-1___04172211439.png)
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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