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Grito de Independencia de Mexico

The Cry of Independence is one of the most important historical events in Mexico , as it marks the beginning of the fight for the independence of Mexico and is commemorated every September 15. It is celebrated in Southwest Detroit and hosted by the Mexican Patriotic Committee and Mexican Consulate of Detroit at the Ford Recreation Engagement Center.
The beginning of the independence movement began when the priest Hidalgo incited the town of Dolores to rise up in arms against the Viceroyalty, summoning them all through the ringing of their parish bells and eloquently shouting the reasons why they could not stay. waiting without participating in this fight. This is why this event is called "El Grito".The Cry of Independence is carried out as follows:
“Mexicans!Long live to the heroes who gave us homeland!Long live Hidalgo!Long live Morelos!Long live Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez!Long live Allende!Long live Aldama!Long live National Independence!Long live Mexico!, Long live Mexico!, Long live Mexico! ”
This commemoration is included as part of the civic acts that help young people and children to know the history of their native country, recalling the historical moment in which the fight for national freedom.

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