Which U.S.-linked celebration is named by Wikipedia as boosting guacamole sales besides Super Bowl Sunday? Cinco de Mayo is the celebration named alongside Super Bowl Sunday as boosting guacamole sales in the United States.
Cinco de Mayo is observed on May 5 and commemorates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In the United States, it developed into a major celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, often marked by festivals, restaurant promotions, and increased demand for Mexican-inspired foods.
Guacamole’s popularity makes it especially prominent during both occasions. Wikipedia identifies Super Bowl Sunday and Cinco de Mayo as particularly important U.S. sales moments for avocados and guacamole. The commercial association reflects American food and retail culture rather than suggesting that Cinco de Mayo originated as a guacamole holiday.
A common confusion is with Mexican Independence Day, which is September 16. Cinco de Mayo is a separate historical observance, and its U.S. commercial profile is often much larger than its official significance in Mexico outside Puebla.