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Independence Day-
September 16
One of Mexico’s largest fiestas is held on September 16. It’s the
day in 1810 that Miguel Hidalgo, parish priest of Dolores, State of
Guanajuato, commenced an insurrection against the Spanish that would
lead to Mexico becoming independent of Spain. It’s equal to the
celebration of the 4th of July in the United States.
In Bucerias every school child is in the grand parade. There are
dancers, re-enactments of the battles fought and won, gymnasts,
horsemen, and all the past Queens of every celebration, ages three to
ninety nine.
Fireworks light up the Plaza at the end of the evening and all the
participants “gritar” (put up the yell), Viva Mexico!
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