Cinco de Mayo /ˌsɪŋ.ko de ˈmaː.joʊ/ noun1 •A national celebration in Mexico, commemorating the victory of Mexican forces led by General Ignacio Zaragoza over the French expeditionary forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, also celebrated widely by immigrants living in the United States.The BG Fiestaval returned this past week to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, bringing the tastes, music and culture of Mexico to the community for its 10th year. — 2026
