Cry of Dolores - Wikipedia
WEBThe Cry of Dolores[n 1] (Spanish: Grito de Dolores) occurred in Dolores, Mexico, on 16 September 1810, when Roman Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang his church bell and gave the call to arms that triggered the Mexican War of Independence.
Grito de Dolores | Definition & Facts | Britannica
WEBGrito de Dolores, battle cry of the Mexican War of Independence from Spain, first uttered by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, parish priest of Dolores (now Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato state), on September 16, 1810.
What is El Grito? What to know about the Mexican Independence …
WEBEl Grito, or El Grito de Independencia, is a historic and cherished tradition in Mexico, marking the beginning of the country's fight for independence from Spanish rule, according to organizers of ...
The Story of El Grito and Mexico’s Independence Day - Journey Mexico
WEBSep 12, 2013 · Mexico’s most energetic celebration is, once again, nearly upon us with September 16 marking Mexico’s Independence Day (Dia de Independencia). Millions will kick off the celebration with El Grito (the Cry); a traditional shout of: “Viva México!” But how many know the history of this ritual?
Struggle for Mexican Independence ‑ War, Causes & Effects - HISTORY
WEBSep 14, 2010 · Known as the “Grito de Dolores,” Hidalgo’s declaration launched a decade-long struggle that ended 300 years of colonial rule, established an independent Mexico and helped cultivate a unique...
Everything to know about September 16 Mexican Independence Day - USA TODAY
WEBSep 15, 2021 · The moment, which became known as the "Grito de Dolores, was the start of the 11-year Mexican War of Independence that resulted in Mexico gaining freedom from Spain after being...
The "Cry of Dolores" and Mexican Independence - ThoughtCo
WEBApr 4, 2019 · The Cry of Dolores is an expression associated with the 1810 Mexican revolt against the Spanish, a cry of sorrow and anger from a priest credited with beginning Mexico's struggle for independence from colonial rule.
How Mexican Independence Day Is Celebrated Around the …
WEBJul 9, 2021 · Mexican Independence Day celebrates the beginning of Mexico's fight for sovereignty. A pivotal tradition of the holiday is honoring "El Grito de Dolores." Known colloquially as "El Grito," it's the famous battle cry from September 1810 uttered by Miguel Hidalgo that kicked off the War for Independence.
Mexican War of Independence begins | September 16, 1810 - HISTORY
WEBMar 3, 2010 · Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Catholic priest, launches the Mexican War of Independence with the issuing of his Grito de Dolores, or “Cry of Dolores.”
The story behind Mexican Independence Day's Grito de Dolores
WEBSept. 16 is Mexican Independence Day, also known as El Grito in recognition of the Grito de Dolores, or Cry of Dolores, that will be reenacted all over Mexico — and Arizona. In 2019, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador even reenacted El Grito from the National Palace.