In the early morning of Sept. 16, 1810, Roman Catholic priest rang the bell of his church in the town of Dolores, Mexico and gave a call to arms against Spanish colonial rule 鈥 later known as "" 鈥 that began the start of the Mexican War of Independence.聽
Now on Sept. 15 and 16, Mexico and other parts of the world commemorate this pivotal moment with a celebration of food, music and fun.聽
Here are just a few ways 蜜柚直播 is doing it big for Mexico 馃帀馃嚥
Mexican Independence Concert at the Fox Theater
For the fifth consecutive summer Southern 蜜柚直播 Symphony Orchestra and its conductor Linus Lerner are in Mexico to perform at an opera festival. This one, Festival de Opera San Luis y Concurso de Canto, wraps up Sunday, Aug. 13.
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day a day with a free concert hosted by the the聽聽and the聽.
The event will feature performances from the .
Seating is first come first served so be sure to get there early.
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When: Friday, Sept. 15, 8-10 p.m.
Where: Fox Theater 蜜柚直播,聽
Cost: Event is free to attend
Celebraci贸n de La Independencia de M茅xico in downtown 蜜柚直播
Nadia Escobedo, left, Kenia Romo and Sabrina Ahumada dance in the Jalisco style as part of Ballet Folklorico Tapatio's performance at Pinnacle Peak and Trail Dust Town.
Have an evening full of music, performances and food at Armory Park presented by . It's going to be one big party 馃帀馃嚥
Acts include the , , , and much more.
Find more information .
When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 5-11 p.m.
Where: Armory Park,
Cost: Event is free to attend