<P> The Mexican victory is celebrated yearly on the fifth of May . Its celebration is regional in Mexico , primarily in the state of Puebla , where the holiday is celebrated as El Día de la Batalla de Puebla ( English : The Day of the Battle of Puebla ) . There is some limited recognition of the holiday in other parts of the country . In the United States , this holiday has evolved into the very popular Cinco de Mayo holiday , a celebration of Mexican heritage . </P>
what was the actual battle called between the french and mexican forces on cinco de mayo
the Battle of Puebla