Thousands Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at Penn's Landing
By Justin Udo
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Nearly 15,000 people gathered on Penn's Landing to take part in a festival celebrating Mexican Independence Day on Sunday.
PHOTOS: 2013 Mexican Independence Day Festival
The festival isn't just music and dancing.
"It's a time of remembrance and celebration," said a festival-goer.
"Miguel Hidalgo shouted to his people we do not have to be under the monarchy of Spain anymore lets fight for our freedom," said another festival-goer.
The festival offered the crowd a chance to see everything -- from performers doing traditional Aztec dances, to create and buy Mexican arts and crafts.
Mexico's Independence Day is Monday, September 16th.
