Diez y Seis de Septiembre is the celebration of Mexico’s independence from Spain. Mexico's independence began on September 16, 1810 with Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla’s revolutionary grito.
The 16 de Septiembre Commission in San Antonio was established to promote an understanding of the historical significance of Mexico’s Independence Day.
Diez y Seis de Septiembre is celebrated throughout the month of September each year with parades, festivals and other events throughout San Antonio.
2007 Diez y Seis de Septiembre Event Calendar
Diez y Seis de Septiembre News Conference
- Thursday, August 30 - 10:00am
- Museo Alameda (101 S. Santa Rosa)
- Official kick-off event of the Mexican Independence Festivities.
- Performances by Javier Galvan of Fama.
- Call (210) 207-6966 for more information.
Avenida Guadalupe Diez y Seis Gala
- Thursday, September 6 - 6:00pm
- Westin Riverwalk - Navarro Ballroom (420 W. Market St.)
- Reception begins at 6pm followed by elegant dinner at 7pm.
- ERNIE Award presentation recognizing outside service to the Avenida Guadalupe Neighborhood.
- Call (210) 223-3151 for tickets.
Ritos y Regocijos Book Presentation
- Thursday, September 6 - 6:30pm
- UNAM Auditorium (600 Hemisfair Park)
- Presented by UNAM, Instituto Cultural de Mexico and Fundacion Cultural Mariana Yampolsky
- Call (210) 222-8626 to RSVP.
FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA Exhibit
- Thursday, September 6 - 7:30pm
- Instituto Cultural de Mexico (600 Hemisfair Park)
- Exhibit on display through November 4, 2007.
- Call (210) 227-0123 for more details.
Exhibition of Music & Culture
- Friday, September 7 - 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center (723 S. Brazos)
- Large scale, two dimensional art of local artists.
- Call (210) 458-4983 for more information.
Diez y Seis de Septiembre Mass
- Sunday, September 9 - 8:00
- San Fernando Cathedral (115 Main Plaza)
- Annual mass open to everyone.
- Call the cathedral at (210) 227-1297.
Pineda Covalin Fashion Show and Exhibition
- Wednesday, September 12
- Fashion Show - 6:00pm (David Alfaro Siqueiros Gallery)
- Opening Reception - 7:30pm (Frida Kahlo Gallery)
- Instituto Cultural de Mexico (600 Hemisfair Park)
- Call (210) 227-0123 for tickets and details.
Diez y Seis de Septiembre Proclamation
- Thursday, September 13 - 5:00pm
- City Council Chamber (114 W. Commerce St.)
- Mayor Phil Hardberger declares a proclamation of the Diez y Seis de Septiembre events.
- Call (210) 207-6966 for more informaion.
Viva Mi Cultura Dance Demonstration
- Thursday, September 13 - times vary
- Guadalupe Theater (1301 Guadalupe St.)
- Hour long interactive dance demonstration and lecture.
- Free for schools. Must have reservations.
- Call (210) 271-3151, ext. 41 for details.
Senior Kermes
- Friday, September 14 - 9:00am-3:00pm
- Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D (200 E. Market St.)
- This is an event for seniors featuring food, music, dancing, costume contests and much more.
- Call (210) 207-7172 for more information.
Diez y Seis Fiestas Patrias
- Friday-Sunday, September 14-16
- Market Square
- Food, music, entertainment and fun at this annual event.
- Get more information about Fiestas Patrias.
Calle Guadalupe Parade and Festival
- Saturday, September 15
- This 26th annual event features a parade, plus a festival featuring music, food and children's games.
- Get more information about Calle Guadalupe Parade and Festival.
Festival de los Ninos
- Saturday, September 15 - 1:00pm-5:00pm
- La Villita Juarez Plaza (South Alamo at Nueva St.)
- Free event presented in partnership with Wal-Mart.
- Puppet show, music, complementary hot dogs, snowcones, cotton candy and activities by the library and San Antonio Children's Museum.
- Call (210) 207-6966 for more information.
Health Fair
- Saturday, September 15 - 10:00am-5:00pm
- La Villita Maverick Plaza (South Alamo at Nueva St.)
- Health fair, food booths and entertainment for all ages.
- (210) 364-7377 for more information.
Mariachi Festival
- Saturday, September 15 - 5:00pm-10:00pm
- Arneson River Theatre (418 Villita St.)
- Free concert featuring mariachi groups and folklore dancers.
- Call (210) 392-5505 for more details.
"El Grito" Official Ceremony
- Saturday, September 15 - 7:00pm-10:00pm
- Municipal Auditorium (100 Auditorium Circle)
- Ceremony celebrating the 197th anniversary of Mexico's Independence.
- Free admission.
- Call (210) 207-4263 for more information.
Mexican Independence Civic Ceremony
- Sunday, September 16 - 10:00am
- Instituto Cultural de Mexico (600 Hemisfair Park)
- Commemoration of Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.
- Free admission.
- Call (210) 227-0123 for more information.
Rodrigo de la Cadena Bolero Concert
- Sunday, September 16 - 6:00pm
- Instituto Cultural de Mexico (600 Hemisfair Park)
- Call (210) 227-0123 for tickets.