Where to Celebrate Mexican Independence Day - September 16th, 2009
In 1810 on September 16th, Father Miguel Hidalgo, sounded "El Grito," or The Cry of Independence in Dolores, in the State of Guanajuato. "El Grito" called for independence and sovereignty for Mexico. Father Hidalgo inspired the people of Mexico with a fiery cry: "Long live religion! Long live Our Lady of Guadalupe! Long live the Americas and death to the corrupt government!". At the same time Father Hildalgo gave his call to action, other revolutions broke out in all of Latin America. The 16th of September is the biggest holiday in Mexico. So, today, the Mexican community celebrates the anniversary of this heroic cry for freedom with fiestas, decorations and a remembrance of the importance of freedom.
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Mexico has just celebrated arround 200 years of independence yesterday with a series of national and local public events to commemorate this important historical event 16th sept.
Mexico’s declaration of independence from Spain. Each year, on the night of September 15, the President of Mexico reenacts the event.
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Yes the us celebrate the mexcio indep!!!!