Traditions
Eat Mole Poblano
Mole Poblano, the traditional chocolate sauce originating in Puebla is the traditional choice. Many enjoy tacos, tortilla chips, and guacamole.
Eat Mole Poblano
Mole Poblano, the traditional chocolate sauce originating in Puebla is the traditional choice. Many enjoy tacos, tortilla chips, and guacamole.
Watch a Parade
Full of traditional Mariachi music, costume, and dancing, many big cities host a special Cinco de Mayo parade.
Watch a Parade
Full of traditional Mariachi music, costume, and dancing, many big cities host a special Cinco de Mayo parade.
Listen to Mariachi Music
Traditional Mexican music and dancing are a big part of the Mexican identity, and thus a main part of the celebration of this holiday.
Listen to Mariachi Music
Traditional Mexican music and dancing are a big part of the Mexican identity, and thus a main part of the celebration of this holiday.
Parade for Nine Nights
Every night a procession weaves through the streets of the town, with kids and adults dressed as Mary and Joseph, shepherds or the three wise men. Some people carry candles,...
Parade for Nine Nights
Every night a procession weaves through the streets of the town, with kids and adults dressed as Mary and Joseph, shepherds or the three wise men. Some people carry candles,...
Knock on Doors to Find Shelter
The procession stops at several houses along the way to ask if there’s a space for them to stay, but sadly they keep being turned away until the last house...
Knock on Doors to Find Shelter
The procession stops at several houses along the way to ask if there’s a space for them to stay, but sadly they keep being turned away until the last house...
Celebrate the Final Night
Everyone attends a midnight mass called Misa de Gallo, or Mass of the Rooster, to celebrate the arrival of Jesus. Songs are sung, and a doll of baby Jesus is...
Celebrate the Final Night
Everyone attends a midnight mass called Misa de Gallo, or Mass of the Rooster, to celebrate the arrival of Jesus. Songs are sung, and a doll of baby Jesus is...