Sept. 15 marks one of Mexico’s most historic celebrations, the start of the battle for independence. On this day back in 1810, Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla gave a historic speech which helped inspire the fight for freedom. Celebrations typically include "El Grito," a re-creation of the original battle cry, and those in attendance gather with pride to shout out the famous: ¡Viva México!
In San Diego County there's multiple events locals can attend to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day. See a list of some of those events below.
