The celebration begins every September 15th at 11 p.m. in every single city and town in Mexico. In Mexico City, the President, following the ritual, rings the historic liberty bell that Father Hidalgo rang to call the people. Then he gives the "El Grito" (The Cry). He shouts "Mexicanos, Viva Mexico" and the crowd echos back, establishing the tradition which has been solemnly followed every year thereafter. This cry is also echoed by the governor of each state throughout the country. The Cry may include other acclamations, such as the one included by President Benito Juarez to honor all those who sacrificed to make Mexico free: "Long live the Heroes of our Independence!". No one really knows what Hidalgo actually told the people. So all over Mexico City you will see people selling all sorts of flags, balloons, banisters, dolls, and candy that is green, white and red colored, and the list goes on and on. The people here are very patriotic, and they love to party.
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