Everything to know about September 16 Mexican Independence Day - USA TODAY
WEBSep 15, 2021 · It’s the anniversary of Mexico’s declaration of independence from Spain. The day commemorates when Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo in 1810 made the cry for independence hours after midnight...
Struggle for Mexican Independence ‑ War, Causes & Effects - HISTORY
WEBSep 14, 2010 · Known as the Mexican War Of Independence, the conflict dragged on until 1821, when the Treaty of Córdoba established Mexico as an independent constitutional monarchy under Agustín de Iturbide.
Grito de Dolores | Definition & Facts | Britannica
WEBGrito de Dolores, battle cry of the Mexican War of Independence from Spain, first uttered by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, parish priest of Dolores (now Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato state), on September 16, 1810.
How Mexican Independence Day Is Celebrated Around the …
WEBJul 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.
The history of Mexico's Independence Day - National Geographic
WEBSep 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...
History of Mexican Independence Day: September 16 - ThoughtCo
WEBMay 30, 2019 · Learn about the history behind Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 16 with parades, festivals, feasts,and more.
¡Viva México! | Britannica
WEBEach year on the eve of September 16, the Mexican president reenacts the Grito de Dolores from the balcony of the National Palace before an enormous crowd of revelers. Similar celebrations are held throughout the country. The country celebrates its independence from Spain.
Mexican Independence Day: Everything You Need to Know
WEBSep 16, 2016 · Traveler looks at the holiday's origins, customs, traditions, and explores how Mexican Independence Day is celebrated today. Got your own way of marking the holiday?
Mexican War of Independence - Wikipedia
WEBThe Mexican War of Independence (Spanish: Guerra de Independencia de México, 16 September 1810 – 27 September 1821) was an armed conflict and political process resulting in Mexico's independence from the Spanish Empire.
Mexican Independence Day | Britannica
WEBIn Mexico: Colonial period, 1701–1821 …1810—the date now celebrated as Mexican Independence Day—Hidalgo issued the “Grito de Dolores” (“Cry of Dolores”), calling for the end of rule by Spanish peninsulars, for equality of races, and for redistribution of land.