Mexican Independence Day

Each year on the night of September 15 at around eleven in the evening, the President of Mexico rings the bell of the National Palace in Mexico City.  After the ringing of the bell, he repeats a cry of patriotism upon the "Cry of Dolores", with the names of the important heroes of the Mexican War of Independence and ending with the threefold shout of ¡Viva México!  from the balcony of the palace to the assembled crowd in the Zócalo.  After the shouting, he rings the bell again and waves the Flag of Mexico to the applause of the crowd, and is followed by the playing and mass singing of the National Anthem of Mexico.  This event draws up to half a million spectators from all over Mexico and tourists worldwide.  On the morning of September 16, the national military parade starts in the Zócalo and ends on the Paseo de la Reforma.  Similar celebration occurs in cities and towns all over Mexico.  Mexicans have some unique ways to celebrate their independence.  The Cry of Dolores, food, and parades are some of those unique ways.

The Cry of Independence has become emblematic of Mexican Independence.  All the cities in Mexico are decorated with flags and typical Mexican ornamentation.  Schools, banks and government offices are closed.   All Mexicans celebrate together in the National Palace.  They have a good time celebrating.  This day is a good day to remember all the important heroes from México.

Mexican food is very important for Mexican people.  Independence Day has a lot of Mexican food.  Chiles en Nogada is the favorite food for this holiday because it has the colors of the Mexican flag.  Pozole, a soup made of hominy and pork is also a popular food for Independence Day celebrations.  As for drinks tequila and mezcal are the most popular.  They also prepare a special Mexican drink called “Mexican Flag Shooter” which has the flags colors, and is made with grenadine, white tequila, and green crème de mentine.  Mexicans tend to gather in one house and prepare meals and at night they eat and celebrate.

Parades are very popular in Mexico.  On September 16th, schools, military, make a big parade. In México City the parade starts in the Zócalo.  Every state in México has a parade.   In the parade we see marching bands, people dancing, military, nurses, firefighters, and a lot of people watching the parade.  It is a long walk. 

September 16^th is my favorite holiday.  I had to participate in every parade when I was in México.  I did not like parades very much because they are very tired.  Although, parades are fun to watch.  My favorite part from Independence Day is when the president says the cry of Dolores.  After the presidents cry we have fireworks and we sing the national anthem.  All those things make me feel proud.  I love Mexican food.  When is Independence Day we have a lot of Mexican food.  My mom always makes Pozole because is my favorite food.  That is another reason why I like Independence Day.

Independence Day is the most important celebration in México.  All the celebrations that México have are unique.  Each country has a different way to celebrate and we can conclude that Mexicans have a fun and unique way to celebrate their independence day.  We can conclude that they are proud of their independence day.