Saturday, September 16, is Mexican Independence Day, the anniversary of Mexico’s declaration of independence from Spain after being under colonial rule for over 300 years. This day represents ...

Come September, Mexicans in their ... army and gain their independence. Sept. 16, however, is officially considered Mexico's Independence Day. The ringing of the bells of the church of the town ...

The Cinco de Mayo holiday celebrates the victory of the Mexican army over the Second French Empire intent on subjugating the nation at the Battle of Puebla.

Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 16. Cinco de Mayo, a day often confused for Mexico’s Independence Day, is next week. To many Americans, the fifth of May ...

Why is the 5th of May commemorated every year? Here are the answers to all the questions you have about this Mexican Holiday ...

MEXICO CITY ... anniversary of what Mexicans regard as their independence day. Festivities typically start the night before because on September 16, 1810, shortly before dawn, a priest in a ...

Mexico’s actual Independence Day — Diez y Seis de Septiembre — is celebrated on Sept. 16. It commemorates Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla’s Grito de Dolores (“Cry of Dolores ...

An "El Grito" festival is planned this weekend in Chicago, with thousands expected to attend Mexican Independence Day ...

Mexico's Independence Day is on September 16, 1810, and celebrated every year on September 16. However, May 5, 1862 does mark an important battle in Mexico's battle against the French, led by ...