It's a popular misconception that Cinco de Mayo, which translates to "fifth of May" in Spanish, is Mexico's Independence Day or is the Mexican counterpart to the United States' Fourth of July.

Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on May 5th, marks Mexico's victory over France in 1862. In the U.S., it’s a festive celebration of Mexican culture.

What is Mexican Independence Day? Mexican Independence Day is celebrated each year to remember the end of the 300 year Spanish rule over Mexico.

Happy Mexican Independence Day from the city of Goleta! The community had a celebration on Saturday. Close to 1,000 people throughout the course of the ...

Mariachi trumpets, the smell of baked goods and the cheers of hundreds of people celebrating Mexican Independence Day flooded Manhattan on Sept. 15. The day marked the beginning of Hispanic ...

Mexican Independence Day revelers blocked Chicago traffic in the Loop at State and Lake streets on Monday night.

Hoosiers have eagerly awaited the arrival of El Grito, a celebration of Mexican Independence Day during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Many people of all ages are enthusiastic about the annual Mexican Independence Day Parade. "We feel excited to be here because we're enjoying our country and our flag," Bryan Hernandez, a ...

Here's what to know. When is Mexican Independence Day? In Mexico, Sept. 15 and 16 are dates that go hand in hand when commemorating the fight for independence.

Mexican independence day — Dia de la Independencia — is celebrated throughout Mexico, as well as within many Mexican American communities and households in the U.S., on Sept. 16. The Mexican ...

Hundreds gathered in the streets of Houston on Saturday to celebrate the annual Mexican Independence Day holiday and the country’s freedom from Spain 214 years ago. Monday marks the official ...

EAST CHICAGO — More than two centuries after a Roman Catholic priest rang a church bell and summoned his countrymen to arms, Mexican Americans marched to celebrate Mexican Independence Day.