This cry, known as 'El Grito de Dolores,' was the rallying call that ignited the Mexican War of Independence, leading to the birth of a free and independent nation," the festival's website reads.

This support could have changed the outcome of that war. Mexico gained its independence from Spain. The Mexican War of Independence began on Sept. 16, 1810, when the priest Miguel Hidalgo y ...

The speech marked the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence and the fight for freedom from the Spanish. According to a WBEZ analysis, about 1 in every 5 Chicagoans is Mexican, and the group ...

16, 1810 — a call to action by priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla to fight for Mexico’s independence from Spain, according to the Library of Congress. This began the 11-year Mexican War of ...

A troupe will also display a battle simulation between Mexican and Spanish troops symbolizing the war for independence. The Festival de Indepencia takes place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday in the ...

As Mexico gears up to celebrate its 214th Independence Day, you can find people celebrating in the United States, including throughout San Diego County. The official Mexican Independence Day is Sept.