Mexico's Constitution Day
By: Abbie Benner
First Monday in February
History
On February 5th, 1917 Mexico's Constitution was signed and put into play. From that year on the 5th of February was know as the Constitution day and people from all around Mexico would celebrated it. But in 2006 the labor day law can out and constitution day started to be celebrated on the first Monday of February so that people would get a long weekend.
Activities and Traditions
- Festivals
- Parades
- No school
- Many businesses are closed so everybody can celebrate Constitution Day
Costumes and Festive Attire
You don't have to be dressed up but most Mexicans do.
Traditional Foods
There is not a specific food that is ate on Constitution Day but here are some people like to eat