Did you know that September 16th is an important national holiday in Mexico? Dia de La Independencia,known as Mexican Independence Day in English, is a holiday that celebrates the iconic moment when Father Hidalgo called out “Viva Mexico” three times that is considered the beginning of Mexico’s liberation from Spain in 1810. Mexican Independence Day  is celebrated each year on the evening of September 15th and all day on September 16th.  If you’d like to visit Mexico to celebrate Independence Day in person, last minute travel deals are available right now with Amazing Mexico at (866) 883-0573. Amazing Mexico is a reputable online travel agency that works with the country’s top resorts. They currently have discounted travel packages available right now if you want to plan a last minute trip to Mexico. In the meantime, keep reading below to learn more about Independence Day facts and celebrations in Mexico.

Mexico’s Independence Day Facts

Did you know that Mexico was originally called New Spain? However, in the year 1809, the country started to come together to separate themselves from Spain’s control. A priest by the name of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla was one of the principal figures who brought the country together. The Cry of Dolores occurred in Dolores, Mexico on Sept. 16th 1810 when the priest Hidalgo rang a church bell and yelled at “Viva Mexico!” 3 times to incite the people to gather arms to fight against the Spanish. The war lasted 11 years and ended on September 17th, 1821. In modern times, there is an annual reenactment of this important moment in Mexican history on the evening of Sept 15th at midnight in towns all across Mexico. Typically, the President or town’s governor will gather the people together and ring a bell and call out “Viva Mexico” three times.

Important National Holiday

Dia de La Independencia is one of the most important holidays in Mexico. Festivities last for 2 days through Sep. 16th, but really the entire month is full of events, parades, and parties in honor of Mexican Independence Day. Centuries ago, Mexico and Spain had an armed conflict known as the Mexican War of Independence that resulted in the independence of Mexico from Spain. The war was made up of many different encounters and various struggles occurred throughout the country on the path to Independence. The revolutionary civil war lasted for 11 years from 09/16/1810 to 09/17/1821. In modern times, Mexican Independence Day is a cheerful and festive celebration with live music and dancing with lots of white, red, and green decorations to represent Mexico’s flag.

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