Grito

Such was the movement known in Mexico as the "Grito de Dolores," their war-cry, the _Grito_, being, "Up with True Religion, and down with False Government."

Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume III Charles Morris 1877

The anniversary of the Grito is a major holiday in Mexico.

Eric Lurio: Cinco de Mayo: Not Mexican independence Day! 2010

The first step is El Grito, which is noisy, raucous, cathartic -- lots of mariachi, tequila, fireworks.

Wash Post North America 2010

I will be in Guadalajara next week and I'm curious -- how is the "Grito" traditionally celebrated in town?

Grito in Guadalajara 2006

Hosted by City Councilmember Tony Cardenas, the "Grito" celebration begins at approximately 5:00 p.m. on the Spring Street steps of City Hall, with a VIP reception featuring many of the City's civic, business and community leaders.

Mayor Sam's Hotsheet for Thursday 2006

We were in Guadalajara for the Mariachi Festival and also attended the "Grito" given by the govener of Jalisco at the palacio.

How did you celebrate the Fiesta Patria? 2002

All over the country (but especially in Mexico City) people gathered to hear the "Grito," a shout of "Viva Mexico!" which was first issued in 1810 by revolutionaries seeking Mexico's independence from Spain.

TravelPod.com Recent Updates 2008

Mexico celebrates its independence on September 15 with a "Grito" or "Shout" in memory of a cry to war by pastor Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in 1810 which triggered the long struggle for independence from Spain.

Turkish Press 2008

At the festival the crowd would all enjoy the music, dancing and food and the patriotic speeches that would end with the "Grito" the fervent cry for independence that would be rendered at midnight.

The Orange County Register - Homepage 2008

Proclaiming his "Grito" on September 16th of that year, Father Miguel Hidalgo closed by shouting, "Death to the Gachupines.

Mexico's colonial government, successful failure 2002