Mexico's Independence Day is celebrated on Sept. 16. It marks one of the most important moments in Mexican history: the start of the country's war for independence from Spain in 1810.

"16 September, Independence Day, is Mexico's living memory. It always means holding our heads high and proclaiming to the four winds that Mexico will never be anyone's colony or protectorate. Mexico ...

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MEXICO CITY — For the first time in 215 years of Mexican history, a woman led the national cry of independence late Monday, echoing the original call made by a priest for rebellion against Spanish ...

Chicagoans have been celebrating Mexican Independence Day in September as long as there have been Mexican immigrants living in the city — which is to say, for a really long time. The holiday honors ...

Music, tradition and pride filled Miller Outdoor Theatre as Houstonians celebrated Mexican Independence Day and kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month. For many in attendance, the event was a chance to ...

This year’s Mexican Independence Day Parade in Little Village was more than a celebration. It was a declaration of culture and spirit, of perseverance and persistence, of resistance and resilience. As ...

Hundreds of attendees dressed in patriotic colors and vibrant costumes gathered at San Jose City Hall on Tuesday evening for the 216th anniversary of Mexican Independence Day. The celebration ...

Celebrations around San Diego County will mark Mexico's 215th Independence Day this weekend, from Chula Vista to Escondido. featuring music, dancing, food and traditional crafts. The official Mexican ...

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Volunteers stationed along the parade, scheduled for Saturday, will carry radios, cellphones and whistles to quickly report any issues, its organizer told the Sun-Times. Pilsen’s Mexican Independence ...