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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.
Sep 16, 2016 · Though September 16 is a day of full-blown festivities, celebrations of Mexican Independence Day actually begin at 11 p.m. on September 15, when Mexico’s president rings a bell at the...
- Katherine Lagrave
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...
- Paula Soria
- La Voz Fellow
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...
- Heather Brady
Sep 15, 2021 · Sept. 16 marks the day when Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo called for independence from Spain in the "Grito de Dolores" in 1810. While it may seem similar, Mexico's fight for independence was...
Jan 7, 2024 · When is Mexican Independence Day? Mexican Independence Day is celebrated every year on September 16, no matter what day of the week it falls on. However, the celebration begins the night before.
Sep 11, 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...
