It commemorates the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence (September 16, 1810 - September 27, 1821) against Spain.
Because on the early hours of September 16, 1810 priest Miguel Hidalgo started the revolt that eventually became the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821).
September 16 is the "cry of independence” which memorializes September 16, 1810, when a revolt started in Mexico against Spain.
It is Independence Day for Mexico.
Mexico's Independence Day.
The Independence Day of Mexico, from Spain.
National Hispanic Day
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the State of Puebla and within the United States. Grito de Dolores on 16 September (Independence from Spain) is celebrated in Mexico but Mexican Americans and Mexicans living in the United States rarely give it any notice at all.
September 16 is officially Mexican Independence Day. The day is called "Grito de Dolores" (literally Shout from Dolores) or their Independence from Spain, and is routinely celebrated in Mexico.Many Mexican-Americans and Mexicans living in the US pay little heed to that occasion, but do celebrate "Cinco de Mayo" (fifth of May) as a patriotic holiday. On May 5, 1862, Mexican forces defeated an invading French army at the Battle of Puebla.
It is a day to celebrate the Mexican independence from France which was granted to the mexican people on September 16th 1821.
Mexicans usually celebrate their independence day with honor and pride just like Americans on 4th of July. some of the things they do is fireworks, drink, party, family reunions. etc.
Mexico's independence from Spain (Sep. 16 1810).
A rich Mexican heritage.
Mexicans are Americans.
Mexicans or Mexican-Americans
A rich Mexican heritage.