Mexico celebrates its independence on September 16 with festivities including feasts and parties. On this date, Mexican flags are flown everywhere and the main plaza in Mexico City is packed with people. September 16th marks the date in 1810 when Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla ignited the Mexican War of Independence with his "Grito de Dolores" or Cry of Dolores, calling on the people to rise up against Spanish rule.
Mexico celebrates its independence on September 16 with festivities including feasts and parties. On this date, Mexican flags are flown everywhere and the main plaza in Mexico City is packed with people. September 16th marks the date in 1810 when Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla ignited the Mexican War of Independence with his "Grito de Dolores" or Cry of Dolores, calling on the people to rise up against Spanish rule.
Mexico celebrates its independence on September 16 with festivities including feasts and parties. On this date, Mexican flags are flown everywhere and the main plaza in Mexico City is packed with people. September 16th marks the date in 1810 when Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla ignited the Mexican War of Independence with his "Grito de Dolores" or Cry of Dolores, calling on the people to rise up against Spanish rule.