Celebrate Mexico’s Independence with Music, Dance, and Culture in Downtown San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, TX (August 19, 2025) – San Antonio’s beloved El Grito celebration returns to Historic Market Square this September, bringing three days of vibrant culture, music, and tradition. Hosted by the Consulate General of Mexico in San Antonio, the event highlights Mexico’s Independence with a civic ceremony, folkloric performances, and a weekend festival filled with food, art, and entertainment.

El Grito Cultural Program & Civic Ceremony

📅 Friday, September 12, 2025
🕕 Cultural Program begins at 6 p.m.
🕗 Civic Ceremony begins at 8 p.m.
📍 San Saba at Historic Market Square

The celebration opens with a cultural showcase featuring live Mexican music and traditional folkloric dancers. The evening culminates in the official El Grito civic ceremony, led by the Consulate General of Mexico in San Antonio — a symbolic cry of independence that marks one of the most significant traditions in Mexican culture.

Fiestas Patrias Weekend at Market Square

📅 Saturday, September 13, 2025 – 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
📅 Sunday, September 14, 2025 – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Presented by LULAC with support from Univisión, Fiestas Patrias Weekend transforms Market Square into a lively festival hub. Guests can enjoy two stages of nonstop entertainment, authentic Mexican cuisine from local food vendors, artisan crafts, and family-friendly activities celebrating Mexican heritage.

A Free Family Celebration

This annual tradition is free and open to the public, welcoming families and visitors from across San Antonio and beyond. From folkloric performances to the symbolic cry of independence, El Grito at Historic Market Square offers an opportunity to celebrate Mexican culture in the heart of the city.