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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...
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Sep 16, 2020 · Mexico is the best place to be on September 16, Mexican Independence Day. This fiesta-friendly holiday celebrates Mexico’s declaration of independence from Spain in 1810, and it’s filled with national pride, colorful parades, mariachi concerts, and food, food, and more Sabrosa food.
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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
May 30, 2019 · Learn how Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821 after a long and bloody struggle. Find out how Mexicans celebrate their history and culture every September 16 with parades, festivals, feasts, and more.
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 14, 2023 · September marks Mexico's Mes de la Patria, or patriotic month, with Sept. 16 commemorating the beginning of the fight for independence against Spanish forces, who controlled the country...
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.