The City of Lansing wishes to invite everyone to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a celebration at City Hall in the lobby complete with food, entertainment and booths.
This all takes place on Friday, September 16, 2022 at City Hall from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Located in Downtown Lansing, this will be on the first floor right when you walk so make plans to join!
Mexican Independence Day is a Mexican national holiday in celebration of Mexico’s independence from Spain.
Mexico achieved independence in 1821, but Mexican Independence Day also commemorates the establishment of the Mexican independence movement in 1810 by the Mexican revolutionary known as Father Hidalgo.
Celebrations of Mexican Independence Day often involve parades, concerts, rodeos, and dancing.
In the US, Mexican Independence Day is sometimes—but should not be—confused with Cinco De Mayo a Mexican holiday on May 5 that celebrates the victory of Mexican forces over the French during the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
