Sept. 16, 1810, Mexican priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla delivered the “Grito de Dolores,” a fiery speech that launched the 11-year struggle to end Spanish colonial rule. On Sept. 16, 2024, Mexicans in Chicago and around the world will celebrate ...

Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, is recognized nationwide as a day of liberation — a day when Americans can celebrate their freedom during the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. workday and spend the day embracing the U.S. spirit of barbecue and fireworks.

July Fourth (or the Fourth of July or Independence Day) is a special American holiday celebrated every year on July 4, and it's not just a day for fireworks and barbecues. Here's a quick history lesson about the red, white and blue holiday. When is ...

As the nation marks Independence Day and the world looks to the Paris Summer Olympic Games, the National Museum of American History is collecting from the 2024 Presidential campaign, highlighting objects that symbolize the nation’s democratic traditions ...

S1: Welcome in San Diego. It's Jade Hindman on today's show Reflections on Mexican Independence Day and what it means in 2025. This is KPBS Midday Edition. Connecting our communities through conversation. Today marks Mexican Independence Day. On this day ...

On July 4, 1776, at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the United States of America was born. The Second Continental Congress officially approved the Declaration of Independence, which declared America’s freedom from British rule and founded a new ...

In 2026, Cinco de Mayo lines up with Taco Tuesday for a few extra promotions. Here are some of the top food deals this year. The convenience store is offering its 7-Select Spicy Guacamole Tortilla Chips and two mantecadas or conchas for $3,