Baja California Celebrates Mexican Independence with Music, Culture and Tradition
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More than 75,000 people gathered at Mexicali’s Civic Center for Baja California’s annual Mexican Independence celebration, which featured the traditional Grito de Independencia ceremony, cultural activities and a concert by Mexican singer-songwriter Edén Muñoz.
Baja California Gov. Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda led the ceremony commemorating the 216th anniversary of the beginning of Mexico’s independence movement.
Thousands of families filled the Civic Center for the evening celebration, which combined the official ceremony with live entertainment, Mexican food, performances by local artists, and other activities.
From the state government headquarters, Avila Olmeda rang the ceremonial bell, waved the Mexican flag, and delivered the traditional calls honoring the men and women associated with Mexico’s struggle for independence.
The ceremony commemorated the independence movement that began in 1810 with the call to arms associated with Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. The annual Grito ceremony is traditionally held on the evening of Sept. 15, ahead of Mexico’s Independence Day on Sept. 16.
Avila Olmeda’s remarks during the ceremony referenced Mexico’s independence heroes, as well as the country’s freedom and sovereignty. The crowd responded to the traditional calls with chants of “¡Viva México!”
The Mexicali ceremony took place as similar commemorations were held across Mexico and in Mexican communities abroad. President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo led the national Grito ceremony in Mexico City.
Following the official ceremony in Mexicali, Muñoz took the stage for a concert featuring several of his best-known songs. Thousands of people remained at the Civic Center for the performance, singing along during portions of the show.
Muñoz, a singer, songwriter, and producer from Sinaloa, has established a career in regional Mexican music both as a solo performer and through his previous work with the group Calibre 50.
The evening’s program also featured performances by local artists and a public festival offering Mexican food and activities for families. Children, young people, and adults attended the celebration.
A drone show accompanied the festivities, displaying images and symbols representing elements of Mexico’s history and culture.
The combination of the Grito ceremony, musical performances, food and entertainment brought several generations together at the Civic Center for one of Mexicali’s largest annual public celebrations.
The event concluded a night of activities commemorating the beginning of Mexico’s independence movement and celebrating the country’s history, traditions, and cultural heritage.
