
- This event has passed.
Mexican Independence Day
September 12, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$5
Mexican Independence Day
Sunday, September 12
9 am-12 pm
Included with Admission
After Mexico gained independence from Spain in September of 1821, the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson was under Mexican rule for 33 years. Our Mexican Independence Day celebration includes
-
Re-enactors dressed as Mexican soldiers
-
Coloring crafts and making papel picado (decorative paper flags)
-
Mexican Flag activity discussing the symbolism of the flag
-
Samples of Mexican candy
Join us for this fun, family-friendly, outdoor celebration!