Mexican Independence Day

September is el mes de la patria, "patriotic month" and the whole country is decked out in the colors of the flag: red, white and green. Celebrations culminate on the night of the 15th with crowds gathering throughout the country for the traditional grito de la independencia.

• Read more about Independence Day in Mexico.
• See photos of Independence Day celebrations.
• Find out about other festivals and events in September.

_{Photo © 2006 Suzanne Barbezat}