The Mexican War of Independance (1810–1821) is said to have started on 16 September 1810, the battle cry is said to have taken place in the late late hours of the 15th so there is always some confusion or conflict on when it started but I would say it was on the 15th. But anyway, since today was the first day of a wonderfully long weekend kitten and me decided to go downtown and see the decorations before the whole caotic mess starts (besides concerts I am not into crowds) and here is some of what we saw...