Mexican Flag Day

February 24 is Flag Day, or Dia de la Bandera, in Mexico. A public holiday since 1937, the day is marked by the displaying of the Mexican flag, public ceremonies, and honoring the nation’s fallen heroes.

The current tri-color flag, used since 1821, is the fourth flag in the country’s history. The green band represents hope; the white band, purity; and the red, the blood of Mexico’s national heroes.

(pictured above is the Mexican flag flying in Mexico City’s Zocalo.)