the gathered crowd will reply with a loud chant of ¡Viva! (signifying “Long Live Mexico!”). The festivities continue into September 16th, Mexico’s official Independence Day, with parades ...

For visitors, participating in events where “Viva México” is a central theme offers a firsthand experience of Mexican culture and festivity. Events like Independence Day on September 16th ...

Although a movement toward Mexican independence had already been in progress since Napoleon's conquest of Spain, Hidalgo's passionate declaration was a swift, unpremeditated decision. "Mexicanos, Viva ...