Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Mexico celebrates Independence Day

Take a visual tour of Mexico’s celebrations of Independence Day around the country — from the Mexico City zócalo to the border with the U.S. in Tijuana.

Mexico City

Crowd in the zócalo square of Mexico City before the "grito"
Thousands gathered on Sunday for President López Obrador’s final “Grito de Independencia” as president in Mexico City. (Cuartoscuro)
Fireworks in zócalo square of Mexico City
The zócalo or main square in Mexico City’s historic center was lit up with fireworks and lighting displays on Sunday night. (Cuartoscuro)

San Bartolomé Quialana, Oaxaca

Women prepare for an Independence Day celebration in Oaxaca
In San Bartolomé Quialana, Oaxaca, an Indigenous Zapotec community, a parade is held every year to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day. (Cuartoscuro)

Tijuana, Baja California

A runner in the binational race in Tijuana
On the morning of Sept. 15, the “binational race” was held in honor of Mexico’s Independence Day, a half-marathon starting on the U.S. side of the border in San Diego and ending on the beach in Tijuana. (OMAR MARTÍNEZ/ CUARTOSCURO.COM)

Toluca, México state

Crowd in Toluca for Independence Day celebrations
A crowd gathered to watch the “Grito de Independencia” in the capital city of México state, Toluca, on Sunday night. (Cuartoscuro)

Zacatecas, Zacatecas

People look up at fireworks display in Zacatecas
A crowd watches the fireworks display to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day in the city of Zacatecas. (Cuartoscuro)
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