September Events

September 16th - Dia de la Independencia (Independence Day)

Indisputably Mexico's most important and most revered National Holiday is Independence Day-Dia de la Patria. During this time, Fiestas Patrias take place nationwide. From the evening of September 15th, parties begin. 

At 11pm, the President of the Republic shouts the Cry (El Grito) of "Viva Mexico" from the balcony of the National Palace an event televised and broadcast on radio to every corner of the nation, as Mexicans cry back with "Viva!" in an emotion-packed traditional annual ritual.

September 21st - Autumn Equinox

Marking the first day of the Autumn; many archaeological structures (especially those closely lined with astronomical events) are popular on the 21st and 22nd of September, as the sun's light matches up with features on the structures left behind by the ancient civilizations. The most famous is Chichen-Itza, where a shadow of the plumed serpent moves up the main temple.