Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico's victory over the French occupation of Napolean's troops. It is not largely celebrated in Mexico but has become very much a celebrated Mexican Holiday in the United States. People, including many mis-informed Hispanics, often confuse Cinco de Mayo with Mexican Independence Day; which is actually on September 16. Cinco de Mayo actually commemorates the victory at the Battle of Puebla over the disdainful French Army which occupied portions of Mexico in the latter 1800's. The Mexican Independence was won in 1807 in the Mexican War of Independence.

History aside, the Mexican People are a great people with longstanding traditions which support festive community interaction. In our store, our Hispanic customers are truly identified as graceful givers of floral gifts for all occasions.  I am so grateful for the Mexican People who have provided the love of my young son's life and our probable future daughter in law. What a wonderful culture of life, family, food, color and community!

Santa Maria will host various events both public and private commemorating Cinco de Mayo. The officially recognized event is as follows:

Santa Maria Town center invites the public to come celebrate Cinco De Mayo at a free fiesta featuring the contemporary sounds of Cafe 7 on Saturday, May 5th, from 1-3pm. Blending cha, cha, cha, salsa, mambo, cumbias, ballads, pop and rock and roll, Cafe 7 will perform in Center Court, Lower Level by the clock. Santa Maria Town Center 142 Town Center East Santa Maria CA Phone: 805-922-7931