Mexican Independence Day falls on September 16th, every year. It's often mistaken for "Cinco de Mayo" which is celebrated in Mexico and The United States. On this day, Mexicans all over the world celebrate Mexico's independence from Spanish rule.

Independence Day is an all-out celebration in Mexico, just like the 4th of July in America. Streets, houses, buildings and cars are decorated everywhere in the country. On every street corner there are vendors selling flags, balloons and sombreros, all with the green, white and red.

Food is always a very important part of these festivities. Literally hundreds of stands are set up several days before and offer the traditional antojitos, most aptly described as a variety of finger foods, Mexican candies, and punch. Punch. ponche, is a drink made of fruits that are in season: guayabas, sugarcane, raisins and apples.

The celebrating begins on September 15 (the eve of Independence Day) by having crowds of people gather in the zocalos (town meeting place) of cities, towns, and villages. In Mexico City a huge square is decorated with flags, flowers and lights of red, white, and green. People sell confetti, whistles, horns, paper-machete helmets, and toys in the colors of red, white and green. The people also eat lots of food. More. - View comments...

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