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The El Cids 40th Anniversary Golf Tournament this year November 7th – 10th, 2013 will have more prizes than ever before!!!
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Mexico Independence Day Sept.16th, 2013
Mexico's Independence Day – September 16:
Mexico celebrates its independence every September 16 with parades, festivals, feasts, parties and more. Mexican flags are everywhere and the main plaza in Mexico City is packed. But what’s the history behind the date of September 16?
Prelude to Mexican Independence:
Long before 1810, Mexicans had begun to chafe under Spanish rule. Spain kept a stranglehold on her colonies, only permitting them limited trade opportunities and generally appointing Spaniards (as opposed to native-born Creoles) to important colonial posts. To the north, the United States had won its independence decades before, and many Mexicans felt they could, too. In 1808, Creole patriots saw their chance when Napoleon invaded Spain and imprisoned Ferdinand VII. This allowed Mexican and South American rebels to set up their own governments and yet claim loyalty to the imprisoned Spanish King.
Conspiracies:
In Mexico, the creoles decided the time had come for independence. It was a dangerous business, however. There might have been chaos in Spain, but the mother country still controlled the colonies. In 1809-1810 there were several conspiracies, most of which were found out and the conspirators harshly punished. In Querétaro, an organized conspiracy including several prominent citizens was preparing to make its move at the end of 1810. The leaders included parish priest Father Miguel Hidalgo, Royal army officer Ignacio Allende, government official Miguel Dominguez, cavalry captain Juan Aldama and others. The date of October 2 was selected for the insurrection against Spain to begin.
El Grito de Dolores:
In early September, however, the conspiracy began to unravel. The plot had been found out and one by one the conspirators were being rounded up by colonial officials. On September 15, 1810, Father Miguel Hidalgo heard the bad news: the jig was up and the Spanish were coming for him. On the morning of the 16th, Hidalgo took to the pulpit in the town of Dolores and made a shocking announcement: he was taking up arms against the tyrannies of the Spanish government and his parishioners were all invited to join him. This famous speech became known as "El Grito de Dolores," Or the "Cry of Dolores." Within hours Hidalgo had an army: a large, unruly, poorly armed but resolute mob.
March to Mexico City:
Hidalgo, assisted by military man Ignacio Allende, led his army towards Mexico City. Along the way theylaid siege to the town of Guanajuato and fought off the Spanish defense at the Battle of Monte de las Cruces. By November he was at the gates of the city itself, with angry army large enough to take it. Yet Hidalgo inexplicably retreated, perhaps turned aside by fears of a large Spanish army coming to reinforce the city.
Fall of Hidalgo:
In January of 1811, Hidalgo and Allende were routed at the Battle of Calderon Bridge by a much smaller but better-trained Spanish army. Forced to flee, the rebel leaders, along with some others, were soon captured. Allende and Hidalgo were both put to death in June and July of 1811. The peasant army had disbanded and it looked as if Spain had reasserted control over its unruly colony.
Mexican Independence is Won:
But such was not the case. One of Hidalgo’s captains, José María Morelos, took up the banner of independence and fought until his own capture and execution in 1815. He was in turn succeeded by his own lieutenant, Vicente Guerrero and rebel leader Guadalupe Victoria, who fought for six more years until 1821, when they reached an agreement with turncoat royal officer Agustín de Iturbide which allowed for Mexico’s definitive liberation in September of 1821.
Mexican Independence Celebrations:
September 16 is one of Mexico's most important holidays. Every year, local mayors and politicians re-enact the famous Grito de Dolores. In Mexico City, thousands congregate in the Zócalo, or main square, on the night of the 15th to hear the President ring the same bell that Hidalgo did and recite the Grito de Dolores. The crowd roars, cheers and chants, and fireworks light up the sky. On the 16th, every city and town all over Mexico celebrates with parades, dances and other civic festivals.
Most Mexicans celebrate by hanging flags all over their home and spending time with family. A feast is usually involved. If the food can be made red, white and green (like the Mexican Flag) all the better!
Mexicans that live abroad bring their celebrations with them. In US cities with large Mexican populations, such as Houston or Los Angeles, expatriate Mexicans will have parties and celebrations – you'll probably need a reservation to eat at any popular Mexican restaurant that day!
Some people mistakenly believe that Cinco de Mayo, or May Fifth, is Mexico's independence day. That's not correct: Cinco de Mayo actually celebrates the unlikely Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
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“The Mazatlan Venados” 2011/2012
"Venados" Mazatlan's Baseball Team. The first game of the season starts this Tuesday (Oct.11th). You have not experienced baseball until you have seen a game in Mexico.
For there season schedule and more information go to:
Pan-America Games 2011
Pan-America Games 2011, November 12th – 20th in the beautiful city of Guadalajara, Jalisco; The torch of the Pan-American Games 2011 will cross Mazatlan's port October 6th that will be the only city in the state of Sinaloa that see the Olympic Flame.
Do not miss this unique experience and be a part of the celebrations towards Pan-American Games 2011. For more information follow the link below..
NBA Players in Mazatlan
NBA basketball fans take notice: for the first time in Mazatlán 19 NBA stars will play an exhibition game at the Lobo Dome of the Universidad Autónoma de Durango on Thursday, October 6th at 8:30pm.
http://mazmessenger.com/2011/10/02/nba-stars-hold-exhibition-game-in-mazatlan/
http://enfuegohoops.com/blog/najera-organizing-exhibition-games-in-mexico
El Debate Fishing Tournament 2011
This 354lb. Marlin won this team a car in the El Debate Fishing Tournament.
El Debate's 11th Sailfish Tournament
– Date: November 19th & 20th, 2011
– Host: El Debate Newspaper
– Departs from: Marina Mazatlán
– Divisions: Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado and Tuna.
Contact us for more Information: @360-326-8769
Mazatlan Dorado Shoot Out 2011
Get Ready for the Dorado Shoot Out this November 5th at Marina El Cid Mazatlán
Don't miss all the fun and excitement of the 1st Annual Dorado Shootout! One team will walk away with a brand new 2011 Ford Ranger XLT Pick-Up Truck.
Just register, pay the entry fee and then join us for a fabulous event. You’ll find out why so many anglers are calling “The Pearl of the Pacific” the best place to find
Dorado. Enjoy great drawing prizes of tackle, lure and return trips plus optional cash jackpots of $200, $300, $500 and $1000 USD with 85% payback. Plus, all
participants will receive a welcome package kit.
Contact us for more Information and Registration forms
“Mazatlan Venados”
"Mazatlan Venados" Baseball Season Starts Oct – Jan 2012.
Baseball Games in Mexico, are way more fun than Baseball Games in the US.
For there full schedule and ticket info go to: http://www.venadosdemazatlan.com/
Mazatlan Cliff Divers
Cliff diving has been a tradition since 1961 in Mazatlán, and whenever the ocean conditions seem to make it impossible to dive, the young divers step back and give the limelight to the veteran divers, who made this place famous for what it is today.
Mario Gonzales Agilar was the diver who started the tradition in Mazatlán, and his (more than) 65 years of age don’t hinder him from still diving, especially in extreme conditions. This tourist attraction started as a risky adventure and bet with his friend Roberto Jauregui Villegas.
