Cinco de Mayo Festival 2025: May 3rd
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Cinco de Mayo Festival:
Join us this year for HWOA’s Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival—a vibrant celebration of community, culture, and purpose. Enjoy delicious cuisine from around the world, live music, and an atmosphere of unity and joy. More than a festival, this event is an opportunity to embrace diverse cultures while supporting a meaningful cause: access to higher education. All proceeds benefit the HWOA Scholarship Program, which not only provides financial assistance but also offers guidance to students and their families as they navigate the path to higher education.
Thank you to every single person who continues supporting the Cinco de Mayo Festival, it would not be a huge success without you!!
History of the Battle of Puebla:
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army's unexpected victory over the French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza. Though often misunderstood, this day is not Mexico’s Independence Day, but rather a powerful symbol of resilience and unity.
At the time, Mexico was weakened by internal conflict and financial hardship, while the French army—considered one of the strongest military forces in the world—sought to establish a monarchy in Mexico. Against all odds, a poorly equipped Mexican force of just 4,500, many of them farmers armed with makeshift weapons, confronted 6,500 well-armed French soldiers.
Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, the Mexican army delivered a decisive blow: 172 French soldiers were killed, 304 wounded, and 35 captured. The French were forced to retreat, delaying their advance toward Mexico City and boosting Mexican morale. Though the war continued, the victory at Puebla became a lasting symbol of Mexican strength, resistance, and national pride.
Today, Cinco de Mayo is widely celebrated, especially in the United States, as a day to honor Mexican heritage, culture, and the enduring spirit of perseverance.
At the time, Mexico was weakened by internal conflict and financial hardship, while the French army—considered one of the strongest military forces in the world—sought to establish a monarchy in Mexico. Against all odds, a poorly equipped Mexican force of just 4,500, many of them farmers armed with makeshift weapons, confronted 6,500 well-armed French soldiers.
Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, the Mexican army delivered a decisive blow: 172 French soldiers were killed, 304 wounded, and 35 captured. The French were forced to retreat, delaying their advance toward Mexico City and boosting Mexican morale. Though the war continued, the victory at Puebla became a lasting symbol of Mexican strength, resistance, and national pride.
Today, Cinco de Mayo is widely celebrated, especially in the United States, as a day to honor Mexican heritage, culture, and the enduring spirit of perseverance.
