what day is mexican independence

Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on September 16 every year. It commemorates the day in 1810 when Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Catholic priest known as Father Hidalgo, made the first cry for independence from Spain. This momentous event is celebrated with a national holiday in Mexico, a reenactment of Father Hidalgos speech, and an array of performances from fireworks to dance routines. Although the official day of celebration is September 16, many people start gearing up on September 15, climaxing with the President’s reading of El Grito de Dolores live on TV at 11 p.m. .