On September 16, 1810 Father Miguel Hidalgo from Dolores, Mexico along with several conspirators – including Iganacio Allende and Doña Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez- rang the bell of his little church, calling everyone to rise up against the Spanish and cast off the 300 years of mostly devastating colonial rule (deadly epidemics that demolished the indigenous population, strict racial stratification, economic exploitation, etc.) This was the beginning of the Mexican Independence War, which lasted 10 years, and was pretty much a total downer. However! The end result – Mexican Independence – not only paved the way for Mexico’s self-determination, it also paved the way for an annual reventón of epic proportions. So it’s really the gift that keeps on giving. Here at Remezcla we want you to celebrate Mexican Independence in true Mexican style – con una corrida de juerga – so we’ve put together a guide for where to Eat/Drink/Party/Scream/Then Drunkenly Eat Some More in your city. ¡Qué viva México, carajo!
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September may herald the end of summer and the not-too-distant onslaught of a brutal winter. But since we’re glass half full people, we’ve chosen to focus on the silver lining: bathing suit season is over, which means we can eat, drink and party with more abandon than ever. Which is exactly what we plan to do for Mexican Independence Day – one of our favorite fall bacchanals. This year, we’ve tailored our Mexican Independence Day event recommendations around one guiding principle: places where you can turn up as much as the guys in “Borrachos Bailando Un Rayo de Sol” video. If you don’t know, now you know:
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So, without further ado, here is our guide for where to drink, dance & more this Mexican Independence Day. This is a great week to justify eating at all the Comales locations across the city and screaming out loud at the office with the excuse you are simply practicing your Grito for the 15th at midnight.
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