Fox Rent A Car presents: Cinco De Mayo 2010 – The History
Cinco de Mayo, means 5th of May. This day, though celebrated in the United States, has nothing to do directly with American history; it is not the celebration of the Independence of Mexico from the US. It commemorates the day in 1862, when the Mexican militia was able to push back the French army out of the region of Puebla, limiting its invasion of Mexico and fighting the French leadership over the Mexican territory.
It is not really celebrated in Mexico, and, understandably, not celebrated in France. However, Cinco De Mayo has become an important commercial holiday in the United States and is celebrated every year through various events.
Fox Rent A Car presents: Cinco De Mayo 2010 – Events
San Diego: Every year Cinco de Mayo is a popular celebration in San Diego. Being so close to the border of Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is the day where all San Diego celebrates the Mexican culture, its food, music, and … drinks! Old Town is a great place to celebrate. Every year the Fiesta de Cinco de Mayo takes over Old Town with various activities for a fun family weekend. The streets are full of entertainment, music and crafts. All the restaurants are full of goodies and specialty dish to have a full Mexican culture immersion.
Los Angeles: Cinco de Mayo in Los Angeles is quite an important event! Los Angeles actually hosts one of the largest street fairs each year to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, and it is usually not the only event, but many various celebrations take place all over the city. On Olvera Street, music and dancers come celebrate with you and entertain you the weekend before Cinco de Mayo (May 1st and 2nd), May 5th and also the weekend following (May 8th and 9th), all day long! It is a great celebration of the Mexican culture not to miss. Though not happening in May, the Fiesta Broadway is also consider part of the celebrations for Cinco de Mayo and open the way to the rest of the celebrations. It is a really large event in Downtown LA, a street fair where you can listen to great music, find wonderful crafts and try delicious dish, all representing the Mexican culture.
Orange County: Orange County has one of the largest Mexican-American communities and therefore organizes a great family oriented event the weekend before Cinco de Mayo each year . On May 1st and May 2nd, 4th Street in Santa Ana become the ground for great live entertainment, display of various activities, with games, music, dancers, and lots of fun for every one of all ages.
Here is more information on other Cinco de Mayo events in LA and Orange County.
San Francisco: This year in San Francisco, Cinco de Mayo celebrations are taking place in Dolores Park, on May 8th. It is a free event where families can find various activities, games, music, art and crafts, and food that present the Mexican culture and community and appreciate what is has to offer.
San Jose: San Jose also commemorates the Battle of Puebla with a great Cinco de Mayo parade. Floats, costumes, music and dancers, march downtown in front of thousands of people coming together to celebrate the Mexican culture.
So come join us in one of our California Fox Rent A Car locations and celebrate with us the influence of the Mexican culture while enjoying a great time with your family and friends, and nice festivities!
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