Cinco De Mayo Coloring Pages and Paper Mache Maracas Craft

Cinco de Mayo is a holiday in Mexico that celebrates the legendary Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Cinco de Mayo means May 5 in Spanish. On Cinco de Mayo in 1862, a Mexican force of 4,500 men faced sure doom against 6,000 well-trained French soldiers. The battle lasted four hours and the Mexican Army led by General Ignacio Zaragoza won.

Along with Mexican Independence Day on September 16, Cinco de Mayo has become a time to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture in both Mexico and the United States. Feliz Cinco de Mayo or Happy May 5^th to all Mexican families. Even though the popular noisemakers, Maracas, were first used by the Native Indians of Puerto Rico, Mexican Maracas have become a popular party tool and souvenir of those who visit Mexico. Here is how you can make your own Maracas for Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

Enjoy Cinco de Mayo with these FREE Cinco de Mayo coloring pages.

Happy Cinco de Mayo coloring page with Mexico and sombrero
This coloring page has a map of Mexico with a Mexican hat and the words Happy Cinco de Mayo.

Speedy Gonzales Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
Speedy Gonzales is wearing his Mexican sombrero while sitting on top of Sylvester's head.

Cinco de Mayo coloring page - Mexican Boy and his Mom
Celebrate the Mexican culture and Cinco de Mayo with this cute little boy and his Mom.

Mexico Flag, Mexico Map and Mexico Fun Facts coloring page
This is a perfect coloring page for elementary aged school children to teach them about Mexico, Cinco de Mayo and the Mexican flag.

Best Piñata Party coloring page for Cinco de Mayo celebrations
Great coloring page with two blindfolded kids with sticks trying to break open the donkey pinata and get all the Mexican candies.

Sombrero, Maracas, and Serape coloring page
A sombrero is a Mexican hat. Maracas are noise makers. A Serape is a Mexican blanket used like a sweater.

Mariachi Band coloring page
Mariachi Bands play Mexican music while strolling through the Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta coloring page
This coloring page has lots of people celebrating the Cinco de Mayo Mexican holiday.

Kids with a Piñata coloring page for Cinco de Mayo parties
There just isn't anything more fun than trying to break open a pinata at a Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Mexican Family Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
Families have a lot to celebrate on Cinco de Mayo. Use this coloring page to emphasize how important family is to the Mexican culture.

Senorita and Mexican Mariachi Fiesta coloring page
In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo celebrations often have pretty ladies dressed in beautiful Fiesta dresses who dance to the festive Mexican Mariachi music. These young single ladies are called Senoritas.

Chile Pepper coloring page for Cinco de Mayo
Chile peppers come in all shapes and sizes in Mexico and are used to spice almost all the food that is eaten during Cinco de Mayo.

Two Chile Peppers coloring page for Cinco de Mayo
Chile peppers can be green, yellow, red, orange, and black.

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U.S. Census Bureau Cinco de Mayo Fun Facts
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/014631.html