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Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo, celebrated by Latinos and non-Latinos across the country, commemorates the victory of a heroic people and their struggle for freedom. On May 5, 1862, in the town of Puebla, the outnumbered Mexican army defeated French forces providing the momentum and national confidence to drive foreign power from their country. Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of freedom and culture. Cinco de Mayo celebrates the tradition of freedom and acknowledges the beauty of Latino culture.

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Cinco de Mayo
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Cinco de Mayo, celebrado por Latinos y otras culturas atravez de todo el paiz, comemora la victoria de un pueblo heroico y su estrago por su libertad...
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Mariachi Sol De Mi Tierra at Cinco de Mayo

smcdonald
May 7 2012 - 1:23pm

Members of Mariachi Sol De Mi Tierra sing with the Colorado Symphony at the 10th Annual concert organized by the Consulado de México en Denver. The concert was performed at the Civic Center outdoor theater.

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Members of Mariachi Sol De Mi Tierra at Cinco de Mayo.

smcdonald
May 7 2012 - 1:10pm

Members of Mariachi Sol De Mi Tierra sing with the Colorado Symphony at the 10th Annual concert organized by the Consulado de México en Denver. The concert was performed at the Civic Center outdoor theater.

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Dancing Across Cultures Dance Company at Cinco de Mayo

smcdonald
May 6 2012 - 4:38pm

Dancing Across Cultures Dance Company perform with the Colorado Orchestra at the 10th Annual concert organized by the Consulado de México en Denver. The concert was performed at the Civic Center outdoor theater.

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Dancing Across Cultures Dance Company at Cinco de Mayo

smcdonald
May 6 2012 - 4:37pm

Dancing Across Cultures Dance Company perform with the Colorado Orchestra at the 10th Annual concert organized by the Consulado de México en Denver. The concert was performed at the Civic Center outdoor theater.

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Dancing Across Cultures Dance Company at Cinco de Mayo

smcdonald
May 6 2012 - 3:45pm

Dancing Across Cultures Dance Company perform with the Colorado Orchestra at the 10th Annual concert organized by the Consulado de México en Denver. The concert was performed at the Civic Center outdoor theater.

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Mariachi Sol De Mi Tierra at Cinco de Mayo

smcdonald
May 7 2012 - 1:23pm

Members of Mariachi Sol De Mi Tierra sing with the Colorado Symphony at the 10th Annual concert organized by the Consulado de México en Denver. The concert was performed at the Civic Center outdoor theater.

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Members of Mariachi Sol De Mi Tierra at Cinco de Mayo.

smcdonald
May 7 2012 - 1:10pm

Members of Mariachi Sol De Mi Tierra sing with the Colorado Symphony at the 10th Annual concert organized by the Consulado de México en Denver. The concert was performed at the Civic Center outdoor theater.

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Dancing Across Cultures Dance Company at Cinco de Mayo

smcdonald
May 6 2012 - 4:38pm

Dancing Across Cultures Dance Company perform with the Colorado Orchestra at the 10th Annual concert organized by the Consulado de México en Denver. The concert was performed at the Civic Center outdoor theater.

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Dancing Across Cultures Dance Company at Cinco de Mayo

smcdonald
May 6 2012 - 4:37pm

Dancing Across Cultures Dance Company perform with the Colorado Orchestra at the 10th Annual concert organized by the Consulado de México en Denver. The concert was performed at the Civic Center outdoor theater.

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Dancing Across Cultures Dance Company at Cinco de Mayo

smcdonald
May 6 2012 - 3:45pm

Dancing Across Cultures Dance Company perform with the Colorado Orchestra at the 10th Annual concert organized by the Consulado de México en Denver. The concert was performed at the Civic Center outdoor theater.

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Cinco de Mayo

Denver Public Library
Apr 26 2012 - 2:53pm

Cinco de Mayo, celebrado por Latinos y otras culturas atravez de todo el paiz, comemora la victoria de un pueblo heroico y su estrago por su libertad. En el 5 de Mayo, 1862, en la ciudad de Puebla, el ejercito Mexicano excedido en numeros derroto a las fuerzas armadas Francesas, que proporciono el equilibrio y la confianza nacional para forzar el poder extranjero del paiz. Cinco de Mayo es una celebracion de libertad y de cultura. Cinco de Mayo celebra la tradicion de libertad y reconocimiento de la belleza de la cultura Latina.  Read more »

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