Mexican Independence Day

On September 16, Mexican Independence Day, Mexico is the finest place to be. For for 300 years, Mexico, formerly known as New Spain, was a severely controlled colony of the crown of Spain. Only Spaniards were allowed to occupy political positions, and the native population was persecuted. Farmland and personal wealth were confiscated, and only Spaniards were allowed to hold political positions.

This fiesta-friendly event commemorates Mexico's declaration of independence from Spain in 1810, and it's full of national pride, colorful parades, mariachi concerts, and Sabrosa food, Sabrosa food, Sabrosa food. People of Mexican ancestry all across the world remember this pivotal moment in their country's history, when a brave priest in the village of Dolores rang his church bell and delivered a stirring speech that kicked off the country's fight for independence from Spain. Even Mexico's President takes part, ringing the same bell — which is now over 200 years old — live on television the night before the Mexican Independence Day event.

Location: Nationwide

Date: September 16th