In a matter of days, Cinco de Mayo celebrations will once again fill communities all over the United States with vibrant colors, delicious food, captivating dances, genial attitudes, beautiful songs鈥攁n overall infectious good time.
Despite some misconceptions, a status the country achieved to the events for the holiday, which celebrates a major battlefield victory in 1862 in a war with the French.
In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo isn鈥檛 a major holiday outside of the state where the battle took place, but it has become one in the United States, especially in areas with a large ethnically Mexican population. , its popularity grew in this country during the Chicano movement of the 1960s and 1970s, as activists linked their own struggle for cultural recognition with that of 19th century Mexicans fighting against a foreign power.
For American schools, there鈥檚 plenty of ways to observe the holiday, whether it鈥檚 a Mexican-themed lunch, or having a traditional Mexican performance put on for the students to enjoy. School systems use the holiday to celebrate their Mexican American staff, students, and overall community.
Here鈥檚 how various districts and schools teach about this historic day and make it an opportunity for fun.
Learning through food and games
鉁堬笍 Mrs. Thompson鈥檚 kindergarten class embarked on a journey to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Our little travelers explored Mexican traditions, diving into activities like posing for family photos, reading "Chicks and Salsa," and making their own salsa. 馃挋 馃挍
— Ontario Schools (@SchoolsOntario)
Wares Ferry Road Elementary celebrated Cinco De Mayo with fun, food, and games!
— Montgomery Public Schools (@MPSAL)
Our Spanish I-III classes delved into the rich history behind the Cinco de Mayo holiday! 馃帀 Some lucky students even got to crack open 'cascarones' - eggshells filled with confetti - over their willing classmates' heads!
— Dike-New Hartford Community Schools (@DNHSchools)
Traditional dances and a classic Mariachi band
Students and staff at Loring Elementary School celebrated with the community on Friday, singing songs in Spanish and performing traditional dances while wearing handcrafted costumes.
— Minneapolis Public Schools (@MPS_News)
隆Feliz Cinco de Mayo!
In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, the folklorico dance team held a special performance for the school on Friday! Great job, students!
— Rockwall ISD (@rockwallschools)
We had a special treat to spice up our Cinco de Mayo celebration year! Mrs. Gonzales, with help from our PTA, brought the heart and soul of Mexico to our school!!! Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone!!!
— Frenship Middle School (@FrenshipMS)
I emceed the Cinco de Mayo event today, and we were lucky to have the supremely adorable Haddon Avenue STEAM Academy mariachi band play for us! straight out of Pacoima!
— Lalo Alcaraz (@laloalcaraz)
San Marcos High School's Mariachi Nuevo Cascabel visited each campus on Friday, May 3 for an early Cinco de Mayo celebration! Thank you to our mariachi program for your wonderful performances, and encouraging our Rattlers about taking part in the program in the future!
— San Marcos CISD (@SanMarcosCISD)
A little bit of everything
Feliz Cinco de Mayo! 馃帀 Let's celebrate with delicious food, vibrant colors, and lots of joy. Cheers to all the fun and fiesta!
— El Rancho Schools (@ElRanchoSchools)
Thank you for making our 2024 Cinco de Mayo celebration a success!
— Northfield Public Schools (@NFLDSchools)
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATIONS: Our schools did an amazing job celebrating Cinco de Mayo! 馃帀 Students learned about the history and culture of Mexico, participated in fun activities, and enjoyed incredible student performances.
— Westminster SD (@westminstersd)
Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate! Another successful OHS Cinco de Mayo celebration
— Odessa High School (@BigRedBronchos)
Many schools joined the festivities of Cinco de Mayo, hosting vibrant celebrations. Take a glimpse into the lively fiesta brought to life at Edison ES! - Our Edison @ecesausd scholars really set the tone for this weekend鈥檚 Cinco de Mayo festivities!
— Santa Ana USD (@SantaAnaUSD)
Bison Band, Latino Leaders, and NHS representing at the Cinco de mayo parade today!
— Buena Vista High School (@OPS_BuenaVista)
Hill students and Bilingual E-Library parents were honored to attend the Conjunto Cultural Appreciation event to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. 馃尯Thank you Center for Latino Studies. 鉂わ笍
— Hill Elementary School (@Hill_AISD)
