Cinco de Mayo celebrations around the world

Participants dressed with traditional costumes posed for a photo as they took part in a recreation of the Battle of Puebla during “Cinco de Mayo” celebrations in Mexico City. On May 5, 1862, Mexican forces loyal to Benito Juarez defeated French troops sent by Napoleon III in the Battle of Puebla, in Puebla, central Mexico.

People took part in a recreation of the Battle of Puebla.

A man dressed as a Mexican rebel took part in a recreation of the Battle of Puebla.

Juana Gonzaga, 2 and her cousin Tracy Gallardo, 20 both of Detroit watched as Southwest Detroit celebrated Cinco de Mayo with its annual parade.

Yesenia Owens, 9, of Detroit, danced as Southwest Detroit celebrated Cinco de Mayo.

A plate of enchiladas was carried through a Cinco de Mayo festival in Denver.

Women danced zumba at a Cinco de Mayo festival at Denver’s Civic Center Park. Hundreds of thousands of people were expected to attend the two-day event, billed as the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the United States.

Children dressed in traditional Mexican attire danced during a parade at the Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 4 in Denver, Colo. Hundreds of thousands of people were expected to attend the two day event, billed as the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the United States.

Handcrafted items awaited sale at a vendor’s booth at a Cinco de Mayo festival in Denver.

Matt Gordon demonstrated the use of the Sombeero sombrero, which holds 32 ounces of liquid, at a Cinco de Mayo festival in Denver.

Children dressed in traditional Mexican attire enjoyed a Cinco de Mayo festival in Denver.

A boy rode in a low rider during a Cinco de Mayo parade in Denver.

Breakdancing in Denver.

A dog owner walked his dog during the “Run of the Chihuahuas” annual race in Washington.

Gigi, a Chihuahua, was walked with the United Automobile Workers of America Local 668 during annual Cinco de Mayo parade in Saginaw, Mich.

A Chihuahua dog owner presented his dressed up pet during the “Run of the Chihuahuas” annual race in Washington on May 4.

Chihuahua dog owners showed the direction of the finish line to their pets during the “Run of the Chihuahuas” annual race in Washington.

Lucha libre wrestler Cassandro waved at the audience during the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan theatre in Los Angeles.

Performers got ready backstage before the Lucha VaVOOM show.

Lucha libre wrestler Dr Maldad waited backstage before the Lucha VaVOOM show.

Spectators wearing masks and costumes reacted during the Lucha VaVOOM show.

Performers prepared backstage during the Lucha Va Voom’s Cinco de Mayan show.

Children waved and threw candy from a float during the annual Cinco de Mayo parade in Saginaw, Mich.

Cinco de Mayo observes the victory of the Mexican army over French forces on May 5, 1862 in the town of Puebla, Mexico. The festival celebrates Mexican culture and is one of the most popular annual Latino events in the United States.

Elizabeth Negrete helped her daughter Olivia Torres, 22 months, put the finishing touches on her dress before the annual Cinco de Mayo parade in Saginaw, Mich. on May 4. The parade featured floats from local businesses and cultural organizations.

The front of a truck was decorated with a sombrero and paper flowers in the colors of the Mexican flag during the annual Cinco de Mayo parade in Saginaw, Mich.

A row of third graders watched as they waited to go on stage during a Cinco de Mayo program in Corpus Christi, Tex.

Traders watched as a mariachi band performed on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in celebration of Cinco de Mayo.