By Alba Xitlalic
Every September 15th, Mexicans celebrate the famous “Aniversario del Grito de la Independencia”, their independence day. Mexicans everywhere gather together to celebrate, especially in Guadalajara, where I am from.
After 23:00, the night of the 15th, the Major, or governor, performs the ceremony for the Grito de Independencia, where he recites history form the presidential balcony, and the people celebrate with him, watching outside the balcony. At midnight the bells are rung and the fireworks are lit.
Every city district in Guadalajara has a traditional Mexican party, with mariachi, tequila, and a small fair. The event is completely family oriented, where children can ride the mechanical rides, parents can sing-along with the mariachi, and walk thru the plaza, enjoying the firework shows. You may even see some families dressed up as Don Miguel Hidalgo and its escorts, or “adelitas”, ready to fight for independence.
Among college students, it is common to celebrate in a disco, in a more socialite matter. These types of businesses decorate in colors of the Mexican flag, offer promotions, and some may even do an indoor show to entertain their guests.
Either way you decide to celebrate, Grito de Independencia is a party that begins on the 15th and ends on the 16th with a parade downtown, where military, dancers, and schools march along.
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