On Saturday September 14, we celebrate Mexican Independence Day in Toronto with food, music, dance, art & more! This year is extra special as we mark 25 years of official celebrations in Toronto!

With it's mix of traditional & contemporary Mexican dance & music, authentic Mexican food, culture, crafts, art & more, this event brings together the Mexican community into the public realm for everyone to take part in! The event is family-friendly & appropriate for all age groups & people of all cultures.

Mexican Independence Day celebrates the call to arms in Mexico in 1810 that led to the Mexican War of Independence that resulted in the creation of the independent nation of Mexico. ​Every year Mexicans around the world celebrate this event with festivities & a show of patriotism. Here in Toronto, the Comite Organizador de las Fiestas Patrias (Mexican Independence Day Celebration - Organizing Committee) along with the Consulate General of Mexico in Toronto, has staged public Independence Day celebrations annually since 1994.

+++ Music +++

Davalenco

Jaime Elizondo

Jay Vasquez & Orchestra Sugar Heat

Los Grandes del Norte

Luis Torres

Mariachi Mexico de Noche Toronto

Mexico Amigo Mariachi

Rosy Cervantes y La Sana Rabia

Saul Torres

Viva Mexico Mariachi

+++ Dance Groups +++

Aztec Dancers Group Tonantzin

Tonatiuh Mexican Folkloric Dance Group

Ballet Folklorico Puro Mexico

+++ Activities +++

Tamal Eating Contest

Traditional Costume Contest for Adults & Children (Sign up on-site)

Ceremony of 'El Grito'

Mechanical Animal Rides by Jrdrides

Face Painting

Children's Arts & Crafts by Canada Nos Une/Canada Unites

Teen's Tent

Train Ride by Magic Express Canada

+++ Food Vendors +++

Chef Erika Araujo /Ixiim Toronto

El Sazón Mexicano

El Trompo Movil

Mad Mexican

Pancho's Bakery

Rebozos Mexican Food Restaurant

Tita's Mexican Food

Wrestlers

+++ Vendors, Booths & Crafts +++

Artesania Oaxaquena

Artesano Canada

Balance

Cacao Mexiart

Carlos Pizarro el doctor del credito

Charo Soriano

CHIN Radio Canada

Doterra Toronto

Elisa Ortiz, Insurance Broker

Elsa Poorrashidi, Royal Le Page

Insurance (Elisa Ortiz)

Laura

Pepe Boots

Rebusque

Smart Trade

Style By Me

Toronto Police Service

We would also like to acknowledge the generous support of our sponsors who have helped make this event possible:

CIBC

Consulado General de México en Toronto

Arbor Memorial Funeral Homes & Cemeteries

Aeromexico

Moreno Travel

Martha Lopez Remax

Latinos Magazine

Criteria Marketing & Design

Mexprocan

Taller Talento Arte-Sano / Canada Nos Une / Canada Unites

http://mexicanday.ca for more info or check our socials @mexicanday