Why does Mexico celebrate September 16 as independace day?

Answer 1

In America, for the same reason we celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Large numbers of immigrants from a certain country have a great impact on culture.

Answer 2

mexicans celebrate indepence day because Spain had own Mexico and mexicans where not very happy with there rules.

Answer 3

Because during the early hours of September 16, 1810 Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo started the revolt that eventually became the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821) against Spain.