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Sep 16, 2024 · History of Mexican Independence Day. Mexican Independence Day pays homage to the battle that started the war which ultimately resulted in Mexico’s independence more than a decade later. September 16, 1810 was the day that Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla declared independence from Spanish rule by ringing the bell of his church.
Jul 9, 2021 · Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on September 16 by Mexicans and people of Mexican ancestry around the world. It falls on the same date every year, honoring the country's fight for independence from Spain, specifically the moment a famed priest gave the "El Grito de Dolores" battle cry. It is sometimes confused with Cinco de Mayo, a ...
Sep 14, 2018 · On September 16, Mexicans around the globe will celebrate the anniversary of the country’s independence from Spain. The day is marked by a national holiday in Mexico, a reenactment of a historic ...
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Sep 16, 2024 · In Mexico, Sept. 15 and 16 are dates that go hand in hand when commemorating the fight for independence. On the night of Sept. 15, the traditional "Grito de Independencia," which translates to ...
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- January. New Year’s Day (Año Nuevo) When: January 1. About: Along with much of the rest of the world, Mexico celebrates New Year’s Day on January 1. It’s traditional for families to come together on this day for some food and to share some stories from the night before.
- February. Candlemass (Día de la Candelaria) When: February 2. About: A deeply religious day, Candlemass sees loved ones come together in Mexico to share a meal of tomales.
- March. Anniversary of the Oil Expropriation (Aniversario de la Expropiación petrolera) When: March 18. About: Aniversario de la Expropiación petrolera celebrates the day that former Mexican president Lázaro Cárdenas signed an order that took control of the majority of the foreign oil companies working in Mexico.
- April. Heroic Defense of Veracruz (Heroica Defensa de Veracruz) When: April 21. About: This civic holiday celebrates the cadets and navy personnel from the Heroica Escuela Naval Militar and Mexican Navy who attempted to defend the city of Veracruz after it was occupied by the United States in 1914.
Independence Day 2024 in Mexico. Independence Day (Día de la Independencia) is a Mexican holiday to celebrate the “cry of independence” on September 16, 1810, which started a revolt against the Spaniards. It follows from the day of the Cry of Dolores (El Grito de Dolores), on September 15.
On Sept. 16, 2024, Mexicans in Chicago and around the world will celebrate Mexican Independence Day -- Mexico's independence from Spain -- with parades, celebrations and more planned.
