Mexican Independence Day

KarenS · Site Admin Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 663

SEP 15–16: Mexican Independence Day (Dia de la Independencia Mexicana)--Nationwide. Mexico celebrates its declaration of independence from Spain in 1810. The night of September 15, marks "El Grito," a dramatic reenactment of revolutionary Father Hidalgo's call for his fellow Mexicans to join the uprising, which takes place at city halls across the country. On September 16, military parades are held in almost every Mexican city.
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