Today is Mexican Independence Day, but wait! Isn’t Cinco de Mayo Mexican Independence Day?

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Today is Mexican Independence Day, but wait! Isn’t Cinco de Mayo Mexican Independence Day?

This video is being released at 11pm September 15, 2021, when the celebration for Mexican Independence Day kicks off when the Mexican President rings the bell and recites the Grito of Dolores! Viva Mexico!

Today is a special Day for Mexico! It’s Mexican Independence Day! No this is not Cinco de Mayo, this is actually real day that people all over Mexico Celebrate Mexico’s Independence from Spain.

So why do we associate cinco de mayo with Mexican Independence day? Today I’m going to try and answer that question and more.

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The Author is retired and living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. He started a Youtube Channel as a public service to those who want retire, move, already live or travel in Mexico.

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Today is Mexican Independence Day, but wait! Isn’t Cinco de Mayo Mexican Independence Day?

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