Highlights
- Downtown Phoenix hosted the fifth consecutive El Grito celebration on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
- The free family event ran from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., with the official Grito at 9:30 p.m.
- Musical and ballet folklórico performances filled the schedule from 7 to 10:30 p.m.
- Phoenix Councilwoman Betty Guardado was among those participating in the celebration.
<p><a href="/entity/downtown/">Downtown</a> Phoenix marked Mexican independence for the fifth straight year Saturday, drawing residents to a free community celebration featuring mariachi, folklórico dancing and authentic local food.</p> <p>The <a href="https://dtphx.org/do/el-grito-celebration">El Grito Celebration</a> ran from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on September 12, 2026, in the heart of downtown, according to the <a href="https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-5-news/downtown-phoenix-comes-alive-for-the-el-grito-celebration.html">City of Phoenix</a>. The official Grito, the ceremonial reenactment of Miguel Hidalgo's 1810 call to arms, was scheduled for 9:30 p.m., with musical and ballet folklórico performances running from 7 to 10:30 p.m.</p> <p>Councilwoman Betty Guardado joined attendees for the event, the city noted. <a href="https://www.fox10phoenix.com/video/fmc-42c1jg2rx6wqveca">FOX 10's Jacob Luthi</a> reported from the scene, describing five consecutive years of Phoenix residents gathering for mariachi, folklórico dancing and authentic local food.</p> <p>The <a href="https://dtphx.org/do/el-grito-celebration">Downtown Phoenix partnership</a> bills the event as a free family gathering celebrating Mexican Independence Day in the city center. The fifth edition is listed on <a href="https://www.visitphoenix.com/event/5th-annual-el-grito-phoenix/144470/">Visit Phoenix</a> as a ticketed-free community event at the 85003 zip code.</p> <p>No date has been announced for the sixth annual edition.</p>
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- Fox 10 Phoenix retrieved 13/09/2026 05:09
- phoenix.gov retrieved 13/09/2026 05:09
- Phoenix New Times retrieved 13/09/2026 05:09
- Fox 10 Phoenix retrieved 13/09/2026 05:09
- dtphx.org retrieved 13/09/2026 05:09
- visitphoenix.com retrieved 13/09/2026 05:09
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