Canada and the U.S. will celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day

On September 16, 2018 , Mexicans will celebrate the 207th anniversary of their independence . In multiple civic squares throughout the territory, public officials will carry out the famous Cry of Independence on the night of September 15 in memory of the warlords that started a rebellion against the Spanish government in 1810 .

Mexicans usually celebrate with traditional music (banda and mariachi), dances, flags, and several dishes such as tamales, quesadillas, pozole, and chiles en nogada . Folklore and festivities are a must during these celebrations.

These festivities will also be celebrated in the United States . The Institute of Mexicans Living Abroad (IME) has created an interactive map for Mexicans living abroad to enjoy a Mexican night in the proximity of their homes.

In the United States alone, there are more than 35 million people of Mexican origin . Most of the Mexico Independence celebrations take place in California, Texas, and New York .

For instance, the General Consulate of Mexico in the city of Dallas, Texas , will host a free concert by the Dallas Symphonic Orchestra today at 19:30 hours at the Morton H. Meyerson Center .

The Mexican Consulate in San Francisco, California will also host a party on September 16, at 19:00 hours , within the San Francisco City Hall . There will be mariachi, folkloric dances, workshops, and food.

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