Mexico City's President Sheinbaum recognition of the feminist figures who contributed to the nation's Independence during the initial 'Grito' celebration.
In the heart of Mexico City, the Zócalo square was filled with a lively yet tranquil atmosphere on the eve of Mexico's Independence Day. Roving vendors offered patriotic penachos, sarapes, cigarettes, candy, and festive beverages, while food stalls served up tacos de canasta, tamales, doraditas, and chicarrones preparados.
As the sun set, the energy in the square became palpable as La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho took to the stage, playing their lively music that echoed through the square.
The historic moment of the evening arrived when President Claudia Sheinbaum appeared on the National Palace balcony. Cries of "Claudia!" and "presidenta!" broke out and spread across the central square as the crowd eagerly awaited the Cry of Independence.
President Sheinbaum resumed a tradition started by former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador, by mounting an Honor Guard during her tour of the Gallery of Presidents at the National Palace. She then delivered the Grito de Independencia, a tradition that pays homage to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, who issued a call for revolt against Spanish rule in 1810.
In a historic milestone, Sheinbaum included Josefa Ortiz Téllez Girón, Leona Vicario, Gertrudis Bocanegra, and Manuela Molina in the presidential Cry of Independence, highlighting the prominence of women in the inaugural Cry of Independence.
For the first time, a portrait of a woman, Leona Vicario, was placed in the main gallery of the National Palace, symbolising the ongoing recognition of women's contributions to Mexico's history.
The Cry of Independence was followed by an elaborate fireworks display, lighting up the night sky over the Zócalo. An estimated 280,000 revelers responded to the president's Cry of Independence, making it a night to remember in Mexico's history.
As Mexico celebrates its 215th anniversary of independence, 2025 has been declared the "Year of the Indigenous Woman" in Mexico, further emphasising the importance of recognising and celebrating the contributions of women in Mexico's history and future.
President Sheinbaum, the first female president of Mexico, delivered the national Cry of Independence with the cry, "Viva México libre, independiente y soberano! ¡Viva México! ¡Viva México! ¡Viva México!" She also rang the Campana de Dolores, the same bell that Hidalgo rang 215 years ago, symbolising the continuity and unity of Mexico's independence spirit.
As the night wore on, the energy in the Zócalo became more exuberant, with live music and people smuggling in beer, canned tequila cocktails, and stronger drinks, making it a night to remember for all who attended.
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