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Mexico celebrates Independence Sept. 15, 16

The biggest celebration in these parts is in the downtown Guadalajara area, where Jalisco Governor Aristoteles Sandoval will deliver the “grito” from the balcony of the Government Palace on the dot at 11 p.m.  A lively fireworks display follows.

Grito celebrations throughout the country will be officiated by mayors in small towns and municipalities and by governors in the capital cities of every state. President Enrique Peña Nieto will deliver the grito in Mexico City’s Zocalo in front of some 150,000 revelers.

Mexicans will be out in large numbers from early afternoon on Monday to celebrate their national day, waving flags, wearing giant sombreros, blowing horns, eating traditional foods and reveling in the unique, festive atmosphere.

On Tuesday, September 16 – Independence Day itself and a national holiday when all schools, government offices and diplomatic missions close – parades will be held across the nation. Guadalajara’s parade sets off from the Agua Azul Park around 10 a.m. and files down Av. 16 de Septiembre to La Normal traffic circle. Taking part will be representatives from military, government and civil organizations.  Lake Chapala area towns, including Ajijic and Chapala, hold their own parades (see page 24).

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