Cinco de Mayo 2023: Day of the Dead Wishes, Quotes, Images, Messages, Greetings, Cliparts, Stickers, and Captions

The fifth of May or the Cinco de Mayo is a holiday. This day commemorates the victory of the Mexican army’s battle with France. On May 5, 1862, the Battle of Puebla took place. The Mexican army gained victory in the same Franco-Mexican War. Therefore, this day is also popularly known as Battle of Puebla Day.

This year in 2023, Cinco de Mayo falls on May 5, 2023, on Friday. In the United States of America, this day holds a lot more importance. It is a major holiday in the US. On this day Mexican heritage and culture are commemorated largely among the Mexican-American population. However in Mexico, this day, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated as a relatively minor holiday then it is celebrated in the US.

History

Some individuals mis-conceptualize Cinco de Mayo as the day of Mexican Independence Day. However, this day celebrates the victory of a single battle. Benito Juárez was a member of the Zapotec tribe who was elected as the president of Mexico in 1861. Benito Juárez was a lawyer by profession. During that time Mexico was undergoing a financial crisis and credit crunch following continuous years of internal strife. Due to this, the new President had taken a lot of debt from the European government. In response to this, Spain, Britain, and France sent their forces to Mexico in demand of repayment. However, with tactical negotiations with Mexico, the forces were withdrawn.

Celebration

The majority of the commemoration of various occasions takes place in the town of Puebla, in Mexico. On this day people go on parades. Those who participate in the parade get dressed up in a similar type of clothing worn by Mexican and French soldiers. If people wish they can wear patriotic clothing as well. Retail shops and roadside vendors sell patriotic clothing and traditional Mexican dishes on this day. In countries like Canada and the US, people observe this day with their family members and friends.

Celebrate this Cinco de Mayo or Day of the Dead 2023 using these best stickers, images, wishes, quotes, greetings, captions, messages and cliparts.

Best Cinco de Mayo or Day of the Dead 2023 Wishes, Quotes, Images, Stickers, Messages, Greetings, Captions, and Cliparts

“Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori (It is sweet and proper to die for one’s country)” – Roman poet, Horace

“True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else.” – Clarence Darrow

“It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.” – Emiliano Zapata

“Cinco de Mayo is an important day. The Mexicans had to defend themselves from the French. It is historically significant, but it is not Mexican Independence Day.” – Kuno Becker

“For children, diversity needs to be real and not merely relegated to learning the names of the usual suspects during Black History Month or enjoying south-of-the-border cuisine on Cinco de Mayo. It means talking to and spending time with kids not like them so that they may discover those kids are in fact just like them.” – John Ridley