Feliz día de la Independencia, México. Join us at the Franklin Inn today for lunch or dinner to help our Mexican Neighbors celebrate. Then, let's keep the party going tonight as we cheer the Steelers on to victory against the Bengals.
Here's the line up:
Menu Features:
Hand made tamales and empanadas
Cheese Cilantro
Taquitos and Stir Fry Green Beans
Featured Tequila:
Herradurra
Horns Up Flight (Hornitos Plata, Reposado, Añejo)
House Infused tequilas: pineapple, peach, blueberry.
(Chris is also working in a Mango Jalapeno which might be done.)
Happy Hour - 4pm to 6pm
(Available in the bar or dining room)
A great selection of Half Price Appetizers
Half Price Beer Drafts
Discounted Margaritas
Bar Special - 7pm to 10pm (Bar only)
Dollar Tacos
40 cent Hot Wings
Independence Day (
Día de la Independencia) is a Mexican holiday
to celebrate the “cry of independence” on September 16, 1810, which
staked a revolt against the Spaniards. This event is known as
El Grito de la Independencia or Fiestas Patrias (National Holiday). Similar to our 4th of July, this holiday
is celebrated in Mexico on September 15th and 16th. It
is their biggest national holiday even more so than Cinco de Mayo (that's right!). The h
istory goes back to September 16th in 1810, when Father Hidalgo rang the church bells in h
is church in Dolores and called on the people to take up arms to gain independence from Spain. That same bell
is now
rung each year. On the night of the 15th, the President of Mexico
comes out on the balcony of the National Palace and rings Father
Hidalgo's bell. He repeats some of Hidalgo's words, starting with:
"Mexicans, Long Live Mexico!" (¡Mexicanos, que Viva México!). The
crowds gather in the Main Square, and answer; "¡Viva!", as he waves the
flag from the balcony. At the end of the third ¡Viva Mexico! the crowd
goes wild waving flags, ringing no
isemakers and spraying foam. Then fireworks light up the sky as the crowd cheers. After
this, there are fireworks, music and a great fiesta that lasts into the night.
This ceremony
is repeated
in cities and towns all over Mexico. The Governor, or the Municipal
President gives the Cry of Dolores. In foreign lands, the Ambassador or
Consul does it. Houses are decorated and flags are placed in windows
and on cars. The next morning, on September 16th, most cities in Mexico
have a big parade.
You can find more information regarding
this holiday at the following links:
www.mexonline.com/mexican-independence.htm
Wikipedia
History.com
We hope to see you today sometime!
