Mexican Independence Day Celebration

Mexican Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, September 16, 4:30-7:30 pm
Included with admission

After Mexico won independence from Spain in September 1821, the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson was under Mexican rule for 33 years. Join us as we celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day:

4:45 pm:  Ballet Folklorico by Danzacultura Mexicana
5:45 pm:  El Grito delivered by a representative from the Mexican Consulate
6:00 pm:  Mariachi performances by Mariachi Los Diablitos del Sunnyside High School
6:45 pm:  Mexican Tucson Lecture by historian and Presidio Museum board member Mauro Trejo

**The Dandelion Cafe will be open during the event selling alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks.