The Mexican Independence Day

The Mexican Independence Day celebration begins every September 15th at 11 pm in every single city and town in Mexico. In Mexico City, the President, following the ritual, rings the historic liberty bell that Father Hidalgo rang to call the people. Then gives the "El Grito" (The Cry). He shouts "Mexicanos, Viva Mexico" and the crowd echoes back, establishing the tradition which has been followed every year thereafter.

It is also echoed by the governor of each state throughout the country. The following day a three- hour military parade begins at the Zocalo and ends at the Angel monument on the Paseo de la Reforma. There are rodeos, parades, bullfights and horseback rider performances.

The houses are decorated and flags are placed on the windows and cars. On the evening of September 15th, they take pozole and buñuelos for dinner, get together with families to give the Independence cry at home. The parade the following day is viewed by majority of the residents as well as the visitors from outside.

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Contact Information

The Mexican Independence Day
22nd Floor, Insurgentes sur 800, Colonia del Valle
03100 Mexico City

Tel. +5215687056
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