SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio is celebrating Diez y Seis de Septiembre this weekend with events around town.
Friday's holiday marks the 206th anniversary of Mexico's independence from Spain.
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Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla initiated the fight for Mexico's freedom On Sept. 16, 1810, with a cry known in Spanish as a "grito." He is seen by many as the father of Mexico's independence.
The city of San Antonio established the Diez y Seis de Septiembre Commission in 1994.
You can observe the holiday this weekend at the following free events:
- 8 p.m. Friday: Bravo Mi Cultura Diez y Seis performance, Arneson River Theatre
- Noon Saturday: 35th annual Avenida Guadalupe Parade and Festival, 1327 Guadalupe
The parade will feature food booths, entertainment and live tejano, conjunto, and mariachi music.