Grito de la Independencia is Mexico City’s principal Independence Day celebration held in the Zócalo, featuring a public patriotic ceremony that draws large crowds to the capital’s main square. The event centers on a ceremonial reenactment of the historic “Grito” from the National Palace balcony, accompanied by speeches, music, and fireworks. It is notable as the nation’s flagship ritual commemorating the start of Mexico’s independence movement and a focal point for civic and cultural expression.