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By Danielle Cheesman

The common misconception is that Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence day, but Mexico’s independence day is actually September 16. Cinco de Mayo is a regional holiday that celebrates the Mexican defeat of the French forces at the battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

Keep the festive feeling of Cinco de Mayo alive throughout the summer by sporting these bright colors, patterns, and prints!