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Mexican cultural and independence celebrations

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Various cultural celebrations and festivals are scheduled for September 2026 to honor Mexican traditions, gastronomy, and independence. In the United States, Philadelphia will host the Mexican Independence Day Festival on September 13 at the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest. The free event will feature live music from artists including Los Aptos, Brisas de Guanajuato, and Erre, alongside traditional dances, crafts, and Mexican cuisine. A central component is the “El Grito de Independencia” ceremony, led by the Consul of Mexico in Philadelphia, Carlos Obrador Garrido Cuesta, followed by a fireworks display. Chicago is hosting several major celebrations, headlined by the El Grito Chicago Festival in Grant Park on September 12 and 13. Additionally, the 55th annual Calle 26 Independence Day Parade is scheduled for September 13, starting at the Little Village Arch. As one of the largest parades in the Midwest, it is expected to draw over 400,000 participants and spectators with mariachi bands, folkloric dance, and floats. City officials, including Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Police Department, are coordinating with the Consulate General of Mexico to ensure public safety. Other U.S. celebrations include the “¡Vivamos México!” event in El Paso, Texas, at the El Paso Convention Center Plaza. Organized by the Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso and local partners, the event is expected to draw nearly 10,000 attendees and will feature an official “Grito de Independencia” ceremony. In Charlotte, North Carolina, Fiestas Patrias y Tradiciones de Charlotte will host a communal “Grito de ¡Viva México!” at the Aldersgate Community Center to highlight Mexican culture and cuisine. In Mexico, the community of San Miguel Topilejo in Mexico City will host the 39th National Corn Fair from September 12 to 16. Held at the Auditorio Ejidal and Predio Comunal, the festival focuses on corn-based gastronomy, such as elote and esquites, to recognize local agricultural traditions.

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