Mexican Independence Day
September 16 is Mexican Independence Day. The day commemorates when Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo in 1810 made the cry for independence hours after midnight by giving a riveting speech in the town of Dolores – now known as Dolores Hidalgo – and ringing the town’s church bells. The moment, which became known as the "Grito de Dolores," was the start of the 11-year Mexican War of Independence that resulted in Mexico gaining freedom from Spain after being under colonial rule for over 300 years. It's also important to note that Mexican Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo are two distinct holidays, though both mark important moments in Mexico's history.
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