Cinco de Mayo is celebrated only in Mexico and the United States.
In Mexico, it is mostly a local celebration held at the city of Puebla, where a parade is carried out. However, as it is a motive of pride among Mexicans - defeating the best army in the world at the time, when outnumbered by 2 to 1 is not an easy task - many people organize small celebrations, including meals or hanging out with friends and relatives, but no special food is prepared for the occasion. Even a couple of beers and salty snacks or "botana" would suffice.
In the U.S., Cinco de Mayo has become a broad celebration of the Mexican heritage and culture.
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