Cinco de Mayo Crossword Puzzle

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Cinco de Mayo Crossword Puzzle

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  • france : european country whose troops fought mexico in the battle of puebla in 5/5/1862
  • mariachi : traditional mexican folk music performer
  • parade : public march that celebrates a special day or event
  • fiesta : spanish party
  • cavalry : a group of soldiers who usually fought on horseback
  • avocado : guacamole fruit
  • chicano : person of mexican origin or descent
  • salsa : spicy tomato sauce
  • costume : clothes worn as disguises at parties and festivals
  • september : month mexico celebrates independence day
  • tortilla : mexican flatbread
  • sombrero : mexican hat
  • heritage : something acquired as a result of one's natural situation or birth
  • maracas : rhythm instrument containing pebbles and beans often played in pairs
  • margarita : mexican tequila drink
  • invaded : to enter a place, country, or region with an army in order to capture and conquer that area
  • pinata : mexican paper toy figure
  • amigo : spanish word for friend
  • empire : an extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority
  • puebla : mexican city where the 5/5/1862 battle took place
  • thursday : day of the week this year cinco de mayo is celebrated
  • stampede : a sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals