Let's have some fun with festive Happy Cinco de Mayo activities for kids…and the whole family!

Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrated on the victory of the Mexican army over France in a France-Mexican war that happened in 1862.

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What is Cinco de Mayo?

Many think that May fifth is United mexican states's Independence Day. Non so (that day is celebrated on September 16thursday). Cinco De Mayo, a Mexican American holiday celebrated generally in the United States and parts of Mexico, commemorates the victory of the Mexicans over France at the Battle of Puebla.

The 5th of May History

  • Read more almost the battle of Puebla, how long it lasted, etc on History
  • Larn interesting Cinco de Mayo facts for kids similar…did yous know that around 70 million pounds of avocados are eaten on Cinco de Mayo in the United States?
  • Get to know how people really celebrate the Fifth of May in United mexican states from Business Insider
  • These 15 Cinco De Mayo traditions volition help you to get the political party started from Reader's Assimilate

Cinco de Mayo Activities

Cinco de Mayo Crafts & Printables

  • Take the fun going with these Cinco de mayo coloring pages for kids.  These are the all-time coloring pages for your 5th of May celebration or in the classroom learning most this Mexican holiday!
  • Make your own Cardboard guitar craft from our kid things
  • What is a celebration without a pinata? Make this simple paper plate Pinata which is colorful and super easy to make.
  • Milkshake! Shake! and make music with these Easter egg Maracas from Fabricated every mean solar day with Dana
  • Make these simple & fun Mexican flag crafts for Cinco de Mayo from Kids Activities Blog
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Make these fun DIY decor to add festive touch to your Fiesta!

five de Mayo Crafts & Decorations

  • Decorate your Fiesta infinite using DIY Mexican paper flowers made from brightly colored tissue newspaper.
  • Allow your guests know to sit with these  DIY Sombrero place menu holder from Legally crafty blog
  • Decorate your Fiesta with a fun DIY Taco Banner from Club crafted
  • Make this traditional Mexican folk art paper banner – DIY Papel Picado from Kids Activities Blog
  • Get your inspiration on how to gear up your table for Fiesta from Toot sugariness iv two
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Make these yummy recipes to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

Cinco de Mayo Recipes

  • Endeavor the iconic Cinco de Mayo dish – Mole Poblano from Mexico in my kitchen
  • Looking for comfort food to celebrate? Try this Taco irish potato tots casserole  or Chicken Enchilada casserole  that will make your kids come up for seconds via the Kids Activities Blog
  • Bank check these yummy Tex-Mex recipes to fix a variety of food to enjoy at your party via the Kids Activities Blog
  • Brand this delicious alternative to your regular tacos for a special dinner – Crockpot Shredded Beef tacos via Kids activities blog
  • Cease the political party with this uncomplicated dessert -Sombrero Cookies from Jenny Cookies

How are you going to celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

Rebecca Darling, momma of three sassy Texas kiddos, writes a web log dedicated to family travel at R We In that location Notwithstanding Mom?. Although she swears she is not crafty, this momma never lacks in creativity and enthusiasm - her ultimate goal is making exceptional memories for her family. Follow her retentivity making at R Nosotros There All the same Mom?, on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.