Actors take part in the reenactment of the Battle of Puebla - Mexico's victory over France in 1862 - at the Penon de los Banos neighbourhood in Mexico City. Although in 1863 France finally took the Mexican capital and installed a five-year regime led by emperor Maximilian, the battle provided an important morale boost for the outnumbered Mexican army and delayed French emperor Napoleon III's efforts to conquer the country. In the US the date is celebrated as the popular Cinco de Mayo holiday, a

Today is Cinco de Mayo, a yearly celebration held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. This Timelapse shows decades of growth in Puebla, which is now Mexico’s fourth largest city with around 3.4 million inhabitants. The city typically celebrates today with a large parade and a re-enactment of the battle. | Daily Overview