The 5th of May is celebrated in the United States among the Mexican-American population, especially in Illinois, California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Various Mexican-American societies use the celebrations to commemorate the overthrow of the Mexican Imperial Monarchy headed by Maximilian of Austria. The Imperial Monarchy was imposed from 1864 to 1867 on Mexico by Napoleon III, Emperor of France (nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte) and the Mexican conservatives "Club de Notables".
But it is in the United States of America where the celebration is more festive consisting of parades, music, folklore, dances and food. These festivities are mainly fund raising events and for solidarity among Mexican-Americans.
So for those of us in the Round Lake area who are celebrating today... ¡Viva México! ¡Viva Juárez! Viva el 5 de mayo!
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