Fiestas Patrias (Independence Day) 2018 in Vallarta

The Hidalgo Park, the Plaza de Armas, the Arches of the Malecon, and all Puerto Vallarta gets in party mood to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day. Dont miss the September events.

September is El Mes de la Patria in Mexico, the month of the country, when Mexico celebrates its Independence from Spain on September 16th. And in true Mexican style, we celebrate the entire month. The streets are decked out in green, white and red, which are the national colors of Mexico, and street vendors sell flags, streamers, balloons and other things to celebrate the event. Although the holiday is the 16th of September the festivities actually begin a couple of days before.

On the 13th of September, Mexico remembers the fallen young soldiers who died in the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847 in Mexico’s war with the United States. El Dia de los Niños Heroes celebrates the slain cadets that fought so bravely for their country.

The 14th of September is known as El Dia del Charro, or Day of the Cowboy. The 15th of September is Noche del Grito, or Night of the Yell. At 11 pm all over Mexico, people gather in the main plazas of their towns and the mayor, together with the President of Mexico from the National Palace in Mexico City, gives “El Grito” (literally the yell or shout) of independence.

The 16th of September is the National Holiday, and it’s a patriotic celebration marked by civic ceremonies, parades, concerts and lively parties in the downtown area.

Sources: Banderas News & Visit Puerto Vallarta

Last Updated on 25/06/2022 by Puerto Vallarta Net