CUSTOMS, CELEBRATIONS, TRADITIONS OF CULTURAL
*Cinco de Mayo
-May 5th
-Very popular in U.S. cities and towns with large
-Mexican populations; not as popular in Mexico
-Commemorates the Mexican victory over the French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862
-Mexican food, entertainment, and beverages provided
*Oktoberfest
-Celebration of German heritage in towns and cities that have large German populations in the fall
-German food, entertainment, and beverages provided
-Celebrated in October
*Strawberry Festival
-Celebrated in April in Poteet
-Celebrates the harvest of strawberries grown in Poteet
*Fiesta San Antonio
-Celebrated in April
-Started in 1891 with parades, entertainments, parties, and food
-Funds are given to organizations in San Antonio
-May 5th
-Very popular in U.S. cities and towns with large
-Mexican populations; not as popular in Mexico
-Commemorates the Mexican victory over the French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862
-Mexican food, entertainment, and beverages provided
*Oktoberfest
-Celebration of German heritage in towns and cities that have large German populations in the fall
-German food, entertainment, and beverages provided
-Celebrated in October
*Strawberry Festival
-Celebrated in April in Poteet
-Celebrates the harvest of strawberries grown in Poteet
*Fiesta San Antonio
-Celebrated in April
-Started in 1891 with parades, entertainments, parties, and food
-Funds are given to organizations in San Antonio