LABOR DAY
The first Monday in September, observed as a holiday in the United States and Canada in honor of working people.

LATINO HERITAGE MONTH
Officially "Hispanic Heritage Month," the period between September 15 through October 15 is designated by U.S. presidential order to celebrate several celebrations of Hispanic Heritage. The two best known are Mexican Independence Day, September 16, and Dia de la Raza, October 12.

Mexican Independence Day is the culmination of the Fiesta Patrias, a festival celebrating Mexico's independence from Spain. The festival reaches a dramatic peak on September 15 at 11:00pm when the President appears on the balcony of the National Palace to recite El Grito de Dolores. This "cry of Dolores" recreates the speech given by Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costillo on September 15, 1810. Hidalgo called for Mexican self-rule and a revolt against Spain. He was captured and executed by Spanish troops in 1811 and Mexico did not win independence from Spain until 1821. Independence Day is celebrated on September 16 with festivals, fireworks, parades, and ringing of cathedral bells.

Dia de la Raza , October 12, is celebrated as a holiday in Spain, Latin America, and Hispanic regions and territories of the United States to commemorate the discovery in 1492 of the New World by Christopher Columbus.