Cinco de Mayo Word Search
Cinco de Mayo remembers the Mexican army's victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is not Mexican Independence Day, a common mix-up. This colorful puzzle brings in music, food and decorations for a classroom fiesta or Spanish club.
Cinco de Mayo Word Search
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Find these words
- fiesta
- mariachi
- pinata
- sombrero
- guitar
- maracas
- tacos
- salsa
- guacamole
- puebla
- dancing
- celebration
- papel picado
- serape
- may
Show the answer key
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How to play
Find every word from the list hidden in the grid. Words can run across, down or diagonally, and some are spelled backwards. Spaces are removed in the grid. The PDF has the puzzle on page 1 and the answer key on page 2.