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          Here's how Mexican athletes around the world celebrate their Independence Day

          • ESPN Mexico
          Sep 16, 2017, 03:05 PM

          The night of Sept. 15 is a memorable date for all Mexicans, as it sets off a two-day celebration of independence. In the early-morning hours of Sept. 16, 1810, the cry for independence rang through the town of Dolores. As a tradition, Mexicans gather together and celebrate the night with friends and family.

          Mexican athletes around the world took to social media to share their love for their country with the traditional "¡Viva Mexico!"