National Hispanic Cultural Center celebrates Mexico's independence.

Students of Washington Middle School march as the Mexican Consulate’s color guard during the celebration of Mexican Independence Day at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Monday.

Volunteer with La Planta Rosalinda Dorado makes tacos during the celebration of Mexican Independence Day at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Monday.

Danza Azteca performs during the celebration of Mexican Independence Day at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Monday. Mexico's Independence Day is today.

Ivanna Arrequin, 5, waves Mexico’s flag during the celebration of Mexican Independence Day at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.

Danza Azteca performs during the celebration of Mexican Independence Day at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.

Jayne Powell, 7, left, and Beau Powell, 3, right, grab some snacks during the celebration of Mexican Independence Day at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.

The crowd records and yells “Viva Mexico!” during the Grito de Independencia at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Monday.

Danza Azteca performs during the celebration of Mexican Independence Day at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.

Guadalupe Jarquin announces the next Loteria card during the celebration of Mexican Independence Day at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.

Danza Azteca performs during the celebration of Mexican Independence Day at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.

The crowd watches people perform during the celebration of Mexican Independence Day at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.

Danza Azteca performs during the celebration of Mexican Independence Day at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.

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Published September 16, 2025 - 8:00 a.m. Modified September 16, 2025 - 8:00 a.m.

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