Cinco de Mayo is annually observed on May 5. It celebrates the defeat of the French army during the Battle of Puebla (Batalla de Puebla) in Mexico on May 5, 1862. It is not to be confused with Mexico's Independence Day.
Cinco de Mayo is seen as a day to celebrate the culture, achievements and experiences of people with a Mexican background, who live in the United States.
Top Photo: Southwest PreK students conducted a fashion and performed dance routines for parents and staff. The couple in the middle won first place in the fashion show contest, the couple on the right placed second and the couple on the left finished third. Congratulations to everybody who participated.
Ms. Michele Colbert's Southwest Pre-K class performs "Meses del año" or "Months of the Year." (Video)
Ms. Jacqueline Hines's Southwest Pre-K students perform "Mexican Hat Dance" in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. (Video)
Ms. Ninette Harden's Southwest Pre-K students sing "En un bosque de la China." (Video)
Ms. Cynthia Alexander's Southwest Pre-K class performs "Chicken Dance" in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. (Video)
Ms. Charlene Roberts's Southwest Pre-K class performs "De Colores" in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. (Video)
Ms. Carla Aramayo's Southwest Pre-K students sing "La Patita Lulu" in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. (Video)