Mexican Independence Day Celebration!
Sept. 13, 2025 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm
FREE EVENT!!!
On Sept. 16, 1821, Mexico won independence from Spain, making Tucson part of the newly founded country. Celebrate Tucson’s Mexican history and heritage with Ballet Folklorico and mariachi performances, along with Consul Mauricio Mendoza from the Mexican Consulate delivering the traditional cry for independence, El Grito!
Program:
5:45 pm - Ballet Folklorico Alexa Zozaya
6:45 pm - Mariachi Voces de mi Pueblo
7:30 pm - El Grito
7:45 pm - Jose de Urrea: Tucson's Forgotten Hero, a lecture by Mauro Trejo.
Parking Information: Paid street metered parking is available on all surrounding streets. There is a paid parking lot at 100 W. Franklin (across from El Charro). The SunLink Streetcar (free rides) stops at Church and Broadway and at Church and Congress. Click for schedule and map
Tucson, AZ 85701
United States