The day of 16 September was first celebrated in 1812 in Huichapan, Hidalgo. It was given the status of a national holiday in the Constitution of Apatzingán, ratified by the conventions of 1822 and 1824, and first celebrated nationally in 1825.

The Cry of Dolores has assumed an almost mythical status. Since the late 20th century, the event has conew me to symbolize Mexican independence and to initiate Independence Day ceremonies the following day (16 September). Independence Day in Mexico is a patriotic holiday, marked by parades, concerts, patriotic programs, drum and bugle and marching band competitions, and special programs on the national and local media outlets.

Every 15 September at around 11 p.m., the President of Mexico stands on the balcony of the National Palace in Mexico City and rings the same bell that Hidalgo rang in 1810, which was moved to the National Palace. The President then recites a shout of patriotism (a Grito Mexicano) based upon the ”Grito de Dolores”, with the names of the important heroes of the Mexican War of Independence who were there on that historic day. The Grito ends with the threefold shout of Viva México!

Now the newly elected President Claudia Sheinbaum – the first woman to hold the highest office in the country – it was truly an historic watershed moment in more than 200 years of modern Mexican history.

Embassy of Mexico in Sweden, invited over 100 guests to the Ambassadors residence in Djursholm, Stockholm for a fiesta evening. There was Margarita cocktails served, a variation of Mexican food. Performance by a traditional Mexican group with Mexican music. visitmexico.com