Though there’s no official Mexican Independence Day food, if there were, it would undoubtedly be chiles en nogada. On a personal note, I look forward to chile en nogada season each year.

The day actually commemorates a Mexican victory over French troops in the Battle of Puebla. Mexican independence happened ... and the 'Mexican' food probably isn't authentic If you celebrate ...

whether you decide to cheer on a leg of the parade or spend the afternoon enjoying food and music at the festival. Here's ...