What's 5 de Mayo?

Cinco de Mayo celebrates La batalla de Puebla, a battle that took place on May 5th, 1862 in Mexico. It was on this day that Napoleon's French army stormed into Mexico. Out-numbered and out-gunned, the mexican army marched out to meet the french-men head-on. After two hours of intense battle, the French army ran back to the sea.

When word of this incredible victory reached the ears of the Mexican people, May 5th became a symbol of pride and patriotism they had never felt before. It is the day when Mexico began to come together as a country.

Since then, Cinco de Mayo has become one of the biggest parties in the world. People everywhere raise a glass on May 5th to remember the amazing Victory.

Here are some pictures of our great party on May 5th, 2007 at Wholly Guacamole Greensboro.