The “Grito de Dolores” was the battle cry of the Mexican War of Independence against Spain. It articulated on September 16, 1810 by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Roman Catholic priest from the small town of Dolores.
On the day of Independence the celebration takes place in Mexico City’s at Zocalo. It is decorated from the beginning of September with red, white and green lights and flags. All color are symbolizes by it selves. The green stands for independence, white is the middle color of flag stands religion and red is for union. Previous day at 11pm the President of the Republic goes out on the central balcony of the National Palace who rings the bell and cries to the people gathered in the square below who enthusiastically respond their independence song “¡Viva!”
A person of all ages comes to this party which is called by “Fiesta” and enjoyed it. There are many things that can happen during a fiesta like colorful parades, music, dancing, eating spicy food, drinking strong drinks, bullfights, rodeos, and fireworks. For more info click here
