Mexico Festival of Independence
Mexico Festival of Independence
The Festival of Independence is celebrated in smaller communities throughout Mexico in much the same way, with the local mayor reciting the Grito de Dolores at precisely 11 o'clock.
The following day is Independence Day, which is celebrated with fireworks, the ringing of cathedral bells, and a huge military parade. One of the big events on Independence Day is the drawing for the National Lottery. Tickets are inexpensive, and the winner becomes an instant millionaire. Almost everyone watches the drawing on television or listens to the radio to see who wins.
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AnnivHol-2000, p. 155
BkFest-1937, p. 229
GdWrldFest-1985, p. 135
NatlHolWrld-1968, p. 172