Waving proudly in the Zocalo square in Mexico City is the Mexican flag – an object of great national pride. In fact, the flag is such a source of pride that it even has its own holiday – Día de la Bandera or Flag Day, which takes place every February 24 and is considered a national holiday.

Mexican Flag Colors

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Mexican Flag Colors -                                     

What do the colors of the Mexican flag mean?

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What do the colors of the Mexican flag mean? -                                     

The eagle of the Mexican flag

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The eagle of the Mexican flag -                                     

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