This year, the celebration includes 38 free activities, in addition to patriotic decorations in various parts of the city. The festivities began on August 21 and will continue until September 23, so there will be plenty of opportunities to discover León during your visit.
Oaxaca arrives in León with its cultural wealth
One of the special attractions of this celebration will be the participation of Oaxaca as a guest state, which will bring the city a showcase of its traditions, handicrafts, and cultural expressions.
The Expo Oaxaca is already part of the program and will be complemented by one of the most representative cultural events in the state: La Guelaguetza, which will arrive in León on September 5 and 6.
The presence of Oaxaca makes the patriotic celebrations an opportunity to get to know and enjoy the cultural diversity of Mexico without leaving León.
Music and dance to celebrate September
The tradition will also reach the city's stages.
From September 3 to 6, the Plaza Expiatorio will host the 41st Folklore Dance Exhibition, where different expressions of traditional dance will be part of the celebration.
On September 4, the program will continue with “Raíces”, a musical proposal that will bring together director Juan Trigos with the León School of Music.
And the cultural agenda will continue over the next few days. On September 14, the Teatro Manuel Doblado will celebrate its 146th anniversary with the participation of the León Municipal Band and the presentation of María Grever: Eternamente.
In addition, on September 19, the play Las Fridas will arrive in León for the first time, also at the Teatro Manuel Doblado, adding a theatrical proposal to the celebration.
The great Mexican night will be on September 15th
If you want to experience a night full of Mexican atmosphere, September 15th will be one of the main dates to visit León.
The city will host a celebration with a band, country music, and mariachi, which will accompany the traditional ceremony of the Independence Cry.
One of the most anticipated moments will be the presentation of Alicia Villarreal, who will be the guest artist of the evening and will perform in front of the audience gathered at the Municipal Palace.
But the music won't be the only show. The sky of León will also be part of the celebration with a show of more than 350 drones, designed to be enjoyed from different points of the city.
In addition, the celebration includes 425 venues distributed throughout the municipality, with an expectation of over 45,000 people attending and the participation of more than 450 vendors selling typical dishes and patriotic products.
So, if you’re thinking of traveling to León to celebrate September 15th, you’ll have the opportunity to combine the Mexican fiesta with gastronomy, music, and a tour of the most emblematic spaces in the city.
The celebration continues on September 16th.
The celebration doesn't end with the cry of "Viva!".
On September 16, León will host the 450th Military Civic Parade, which will travel the city's streets with the participation of more than 2,000 people, more than 100 motorized vehicles, and 61 horses.
The parade will bring together contingents from institutions, civil associations, educational institutions, and charros, creating a route that will allow visitors to enjoy different expressions of Mexican identity.
A celebration to enjoy León
The Independence celebrations are also a good opportunity to explore the Historical Center, discover its cultural spaces, enjoy the local gastronomy and discover the atmosphere that the city experiences during September.
For this season, a special operation has been prepared with around 1,800 members from different security and attention areas, in addition to coordinated actions for the areas where the largest number of visitors will be concentrated.
So prepare your visit, put on the colors of Mexico and let yourself be carried away by the festive atmosphere of a city that celebrates its traditions with music, culture and pride during September.
If you are looking for a destination to celebrate Mexican Independence, León has an agenda for you to enjoy with your family, friends or as a couple.
🇲🇽 Come and celebrate September, discover its traditions and experience León.
León, where history leaves its mark and experiences invite you to return.
