Cinco de Mayo: Parades, Celebrations and Its True Meaning

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on the 5th day of May every year.  But what does it celebrate?  Mexico's independence from Spain?  Actually, no, although that's what many think, it isn't Mexico's independence day at all (September 16th is their actual independence day).

Cinco de Mayo is actually a day observed in the United States as a day of celebration of Mexican pride and heritage.  It is also also celebrated regionally in Mexico, more specifically in the state of Puebla.  It too commemorates the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War.

If you want to join in on the celebration the City of Adrian will be having a parade on Saturday May 5th.  The parade will start at 1pm at the corner of Greenly and Maumee and proceed up Maumee to the Lenawee County Fairgrounds.  If you are looking for more ways to celebrate you can join in the 12th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration that kicks off Friday May 4th at 7:00 pm at the LA Cafe with a championship wrestling event and inflatables for the little ones.

After Saturday's parade the partying will continue at the LA Cafe with all kinds of activities for the whole family.  You can learn more about these activities by clicking here.

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