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Free Printable Cinco de Mayo Word Search Puzzle

Published by Chrysa on April 22, 2022 | Updated June 29, 2022 | 12 Comments

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FREE PRINTABLE CINCO DE MAYO WORD SEARCH
FREE PRINTABLE CINCO DE MAYO WORD SEARCH

Help your kids learn about the history and traditions surrounding the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo with this fun word find!

FREE PRINTABLE CINCO DE MAYO WORD SEARCH

The beginning of May brings the Mexican holiday most of us in the United States recognize: Cinco de Mayo!

While it has become known as a day to get great specials at our favorite Mexican restaurants and hear some mariachi music, do you know WHY Cinco de Mayo is celebrated?

Let’s find that out first and then get on to our fun free printable Cinco de Mayo Word Search Puzzle.

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What is Cinco de Mayo?

Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican holiday full of pride and history, commemorates the triumph of the Mexican Army over the French on May 5, 1862.

The troops of General Ignacio Zaragoza led an attack in the small village of Puebla, hoping to slow down the French army’s advancement toward the capital of Mexico City.

Their triumph was considered astonishing because the Mexicans were greatly outnumbered by the France’s army, which had not lost a battle in over fifty years.

The date of the Battle of Puebla was declared a national holiday by President Juarez in September of that same year.

Free Printable Cinco de Mayo Word Search Puzzle - Help your kids learn about the history and traditions surrounding the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo with this fun word find!

Free Printable Cinco de Mayo Word Search Puzzle

In honor of the holiday, we have created this free printable. It can be used to supplement learning more about Cinco de Mayo or as an activity at a Cinco de Mayo party.

The puzzle contains 27 words relating to the history of Cinco de Mayo and how it is celebrated today. All of them can be found by searching vertically, horizontally or diagonally. 

You can simply print out the puzzle on copy paper, or you can print it out, trim down the size and mount on sheets of colorful construction paper.

Print out as many copies as you need!

Print the Cinco de Mayo Word Search Puzzle here..

Be sure to keep reading for more Mexican-themed fun to add to the holiday!

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More Cinco de Mayo Fun – Crafts and Recipes

If you’re looking for some more fun ways to celebrate the holiday, we have some Mexican-themed foods and crafts you can make with your kids to create your own celebration!

DIY Cascarones (Confetti Eggs) Craft

Homemade Cinnamon Play Dough

Papel Picado Craft

Cranberry Salsa Recipe

Mexican Hot Chocolate Popcorn Sprinkle

Make Tortilla Chips in the Microwave

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  1. Jerry Marquardt says

    May 10, 2017 at 11:32 pm

    I love the Confetti Eggs puzzle and printable. I will be showing this to my nephew over the weekend. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Marcie W. says

    May 11, 2017 at 12:38 pm

    What awesome ideas! We are planning a family trip to Mexico this December and these would be fun ways to increase the excitement.

    Reply
  3. Audrey McClelland says

    May 12, 2017 at 4:01 pm

    These are great ideas! My kids love word searches. Thanks a lot!

    Reply
  4. Marysa says

    May 12, 2017 at 7:07 pm

    Fun ideas! Thanks for sharing. And very convenient to find those items on Amazon too. I have wanted to make the confetti eggs for a while, I’m sure my kids would love to do that.

    Reply
  5. valmg @ Mom Knows It All says

    May 13, 2017 at 8:17 am

    I have always enjoyed word search puzzles, since I was a little kid. They are a great way to let a child have fun while reinforcing important reading and thinking skills.

    Reply
  6. Vera Sweeney says

    May 14, 2017 at 11:00 am

    That’s so fun! I love to use holidays to trick my kids into doing something educational. LOL. I love this!

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  7. Janet W. says

    May 26, 2017 at 6:06 am

    What a fun word search! My grandsons would like to do it any time of year!

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  8. Daniel says

    September 1, 2017 at 3:39 am

    Great themed search puzzles for the whole family!

    Reply
  9. Lisa Brown says

    September 14, 2017 at 8:44 pm

    Word searches were my favorite when I was a kid.

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  10. paula peterson says

    September 23, 2017 at 9:41 am

    I’m home schooling and this printable is a great thinking tool, thanks for sharing.

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  11. Amy D says

    March 18, 2018 at 10:06 am

    I am sitting here recovering from surgery. I think I’ll do this word search today. You have the best printable pages. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Chrysa says

      March 18, 2018 at 11:53 am

      I hope you recover soon, Amy! Thanks for the compliment on the printables. I’m really glad you like them!

      Reply

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