Mexican Independence Day Research Paper

Mexican Independence Day is a major celebration in Mexico. It is bigger than Cinco de Mayo. The Mexican people celebrate with a fiesta, or party. The celebrating begins on September 15 (the eve of Independence Day). Crowds gather in the town meeting places of each city, town and village. There are many decorations that are the colors of the Mexican flag—red, white and green—and many flags are used. People sell confetti, whistles, horns, helmets and toys. There is also a lot of food to eat. At the last strike of 11 o’clock, the president of Mexico rings the liberty bell and says, “Viva Mexico!” All of the people across Mexico repeat it at the same time. Fireworks explode with the colors of the flag. September 16, the actual day,