AHEAD: 15+ fun and easy Cinco De Mayo crafts and activities for kids to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage.

What is Cinco De Mayo?

Contrary to popular belief Cinco De Mayo is a day to celebrate Mexican independence. Cinco De Mayo is a holiday to celebrate the date of the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.  This happened on May 5, 1862.

Where is Cinco De Mayo Celebrated?

Cinco De Mayo is celebrated mostly in the United States to commemorate Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. It is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico. You will find some of the biggest celebration for Cinco De Mayo in California, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona.

How is Cinco De Mayo Celebrate?

Cinco De Mayo is celebrated in many different ways. Some of the most popular ways are parades, parties, mariachi music, Mexican folk dancing and traditional foods such as tacos and mole poblano!

When is the Cinco De Mayo in 2022?

Cinco De Mayo is celebrated on Thursday May 5.

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Cinco De Mayo Crafts & Activities

1. How to Make Easter Egg Maracas – Sixth Bloom
2. Sombreros for Cinco de Mayo – Garden Gate Academy
3. Cinco De Mayo Sombrero Craft For Kids – The Daily Soul Sessions
4. Sombreros Cinco de Mayo Craft – Learn Create Love
5. Cinco De Mayo Maracas Craft – Woo! Jr. Kids Activities
6. Make A Paper Plate Sombrero for a Cinco De Mayo Craft {Easy and Fun!} – Kid Friendly Things To Do
7. Simple No-Mess Paper Bag Pinata Craft for Parties {And Rainy Days!} – Unsophicook
8. DIY Pull Piñata – The Everyday Events
9. Cinco De Mayo Taco- Fun Activity for Kids – J Daniels 4s Mom
10. Cinco de Mayo Craft – Mariachi Guitars – Today’s Creative Ideas
11. Fiesta Flowers – Aunt Peaches
12. Piñata Craft for Kids – Kindergarten Nation
13. Paper Bag Maracas – Danielles Place
14. DIY Mini Piñatas With The Cricut Maker – Tastefully Frugal
15. Piñata Suncstcher – Innner Child
16. Sensory Cactus Craft – Stay At Home Educator

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