In the early nineteenth century, Mexico, with a little influence from the US and France, began talking about a revolt against Spain. Father Miguel Hidalgo from Dolores, Mexico, was a leader of one of the rallying groups. People fought for eleven years before they finally won their freedom. Mexican Independence Day on September 16 is a major celebration in Mexico and is bigger than Cinco de Mayo, which celebrates the unlikely Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
The actual day of September 16 is similar to July Fourth in the US. There are rodeos, parades, bullfights, horseback rider performances and grand feasts. Mexican flags are everywhere and the main plaza in Mexico City is packed. Every year, local mayors and politicians re-enact the famous Grito de Dolores, THE most famous speech by Father Miguel Hidalgo. The crowd roars, cheers and chants, and fireworks light up the sky. And if the food can be made red, white and green (like the Mexican Flag) all the better!
Mexicans that live abroad bring their celebrations with them. In US cities with large Mexican populations, such as Houston or Los Angeles, expatriate Mexicans will have parties and celebrations - you'll probably need a reservation to eat at any popular Mexican restaurant that day!
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