Cinco de Mayo Timeline

June 7, 2005

An Appeal

The United States Congress called for the observance of Cinco de Mayo.

May 5, 1863

Gaining Popularity

Formal celebrations happen for the first time in Sonora and spread to other California cities, like San Francisco and Los Angeles

May 27, 1862

The First Celebration

The first Cinco de Mayo parties in the US take place in Columbia, California as residing Mexican miners get news of the battle.

May 5, 1862

The Battle is Won

The Battle of Puebla is held and Mexico triumphs over French forces.