Monday, September 21, 2009

Mexican Independence Day

Mexican Indepence Day is celebrated on September 16. September 16, 1810 was the day the Mexican people lead by Hidalgo, started to fight for independence from Spain.

Today on September 15, people gather at the zocalo in Mexico city as well as other cities in Mexico to re enact and ring the bell for freedom. When the clock strikes midnight, the festivities begin. Viva Mexico!

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