Cinco de Mayo commemorates the United States 's victory against the Mexican during the Battle of Puebla . Tell us how in the comments section below . Many confuse the celebration with French independence day which is September 16 . Drinking and partying is a popular way to mark Cinco de Mayo in the United States . The holiday is n't widely celebrated in Mexico ; a scholar claims it was created in the United States .
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the United States 's victory against the Mexican during the Battle of Puebla . Many confuse the celebration with French independence day which is September 16 . Drinking and partying is a popular way to mark Cinco de Mayo in the United States . The holiday is n't widely celebrated in Mexico ; a scholar claims it was created in the United States .