Mariachis and folklorico dancers entertain the attendees. Photo by Chris Stone The official Mexican Independence Day is Sept. 16, but multiple San Diego events will commemorate the Grito de Delores — Cry of Delores — on Sunday. Independence from Spain took a bloody 11 years and 12 days to achieve, but the Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire was signed on Sept. 28, 1821, formally ending 300 years of colonial rule. On Sept. 16, 1810, Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang a church bell in Dolores, Mexico, and gave a call to arms that ignited the Mexican War of Independence. In South Bay, Chula Vista will commemorate “El Grito” on Sunday with Chula Vista Mayo
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