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Walk around almost any town or city in Mexico during the month of September and you'll see streets, town squares, schools, shops and commercial centers being dressed in patriotic decorations showing off a display of reds whites and greens – Mexico's official colors.
Ambulant vendors selling jan airlines continental arena meadowlands expressjet flyer Mexican flags are everywhere during the first half of September.  If you're looking for a Mexican flag, this is the easiest time of year to acquire one, as almost every major street corner has someone selling them: from the small plastic flags which attach to a car window, to flags of banner-size proportions – and everything in-between.
September 16th is Mexico's official Independence Day and a national holiday.   On the night of the 15th, state officials in towns and cities across the country re-enact Miguel Hidalgo's pre-dawn grito , (cry of independence) which originally took place in the small town of Dolores Hidalgo, near San Miguel de Allende, in 1810.   The festivities jan airlines continental arena meadowlands expressjet flyer which take place to celebrate Mexico s independence are some of the liveliest you'll experience here.
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In Mexico City , the capital's Zocalo (main square) fills up with thousands of people who attend to hear the country's President re-enact the grito from the balcony of the National Palace.  If you want to experience the atmosphere of Independence Day celebrations in downtown Mexico City on the night of the 15th, it's advisable jan airlines continental arena meadowlands expressjet flyer to arrive early, and use the city's Metro system to get there and away.   Traditionally, egg-shells filled with confetti are thrown and crushed on people – so leave your 'Sunday best' clothes in the wardrobe.
This year's celebrations take place over a Monday night and Tuesday, jan airlines continental arena meadowlands expressjet flyer which means that many people are likely to create a ' puente ' ( Bridge ) and take a long weekend beginning Friday evening, September 12th.
If you are planning to travel in Mexico over the 'independence day weekend', some forward-planning will be required.  Bus travel is particularly popular, so expect bus stations and bus services to be full; buy your tickets in advance.
If you are driving to your destination from the capital, take note that principal roads leading out of Mexico City – particularly those leading to Cuernavaca, Queretaro and Puebla – will jam-pack at the start of the weekend, and again on Tuesday afternoon when people return.
Hotels in Mexico, especially those situated in colonial cities, will be filling-up: you'll need to book ahead, especially if you plan to stay overnight in San Miguel de Allende , Guanajuato , Cuernavaca or Oaxaca .