HOUSTON — Mexican Independence Day -- Día de la Independencia -- is celebrated every year on September 16 to commemorate the country's freedom from centuries of Spanish rule. It's one of Mexico's most ...

SAN DIEGO — As the “El Grito” celebration gets underway outside the Mexican consulate on India Street, CBS 8 is diving deeper into the meaning of “El Grito” and its significance to Mexican culture.

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Around 11 p.m. on September 15, the president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, ...

AUSTIN -- The Mexican "grito" is not for the bashful. It is a high-pitched, sustained howl emanating from every corner of the lungs and touching the sky. Heard at family celebrations, usually to the ...

The New Orleans Jazz Museum will come alive with the vibrant sights, sounds and tastes of Mexican culture as the Consulate of Mexico in New Orleans hosts a celebration of Mexican Independence. On ...

The Mexican ‘grito’, or shout, that often accompanies family celebrations, mariachi music, and is part of a national celebration every September 16th, is more than a loud yell — it’s an expression of ...

Around 50,000 people are expected to fill East Alisal Street to celebrate Mexican heritage this weekend during the annual El Grito Festival. El Grito, translating as “the shout,” marks Sept. 16, ...

In Chicago, when you see cars sporting Mexican flags, you know Mexican Independence Day is right around the corner. The Mexican flags show heritage and pride in preparation of Mexican Independence Day ...

HOUSTON — Mexican Independence Day -- Día de la Independencia -- is celebrated every year on September 16 to commemorate the country's freedom from centuries of Spanish rule. It's one of Mexico's most ...

Mexican Independence Day is often referred to as “El Grito” or “El Grito de Independencia,” a tribute to the battle cry that launched a rebellion in 1810. Like America's 4th of July, the celebration ...