Mexican Independence Day festivities have historically drawn throngs of people and cars downtown. The celebrations sometimes ...

Although a movement toward Mexican independence had already been in progress since Napoleon's conquest of Spain, Hidalgo's passionate declaration was a swift, unpremeditated decision. "Mexicanos, Viva ...

Here is a map of the full Mexican Independence Day route. Parade parking restrictions and street closures Parking restrictions along the parade route are expected to be in place, organizers said.