<P> The Mexican victory is celebrated yearly on the fifth of May . Its celebration is regional in Mexico , primarily in the state of Puebla , where the holiday is celebrated as El Día de la Batalla de Puebla ( English : The Day of the Battle of Puebla ) . There is some limited recognition of the holiday in other parts of the country . In the United States , this holiday has evolved into the very popular Cinco de Mayo holiday , a celebration of Mexican heritage . </P>
<P> The Mexican victory is celebrated yearly on the fifth of May . Its celebration is regional in Mexico , primarily in the state of Puebla , where the holiday is celebrated as El Día de la Batalla de Puebla ( English : The Day of the Battle of Puebla ) . There is some limited recognition of the holiday in other parts of the country . In the United States , this holiday has evolved into the very popular Cinco de Mayo holiday , a celebration of Mexican heritage . </P>
what was the actual battle called between the french and mexican forces on cinco de mayo
what was the actual battle called between the french and mexican forces on cinco de mayo
the Battle of Puebla
the Battle of Puebla