| The Flag of Mexico is rich with historic symbolism. | | | | the same but the meaning of the colors has |
| The tricolors of green, white and red with the | | | | changed. The green stripe represents |
| coat-of-arms centered in the white middle stripe | | | | Independence from Spain or can signify Hope. The |
| were adopted by Mexico following their | | | | white stripe represents purity of the Catholic faith |
| independence from Spain during the War of | | | | or Unity. The red stripe represents Heroes blood |
| Independence in 1821.There have been changes | | | | or Religion. Flag of Mexico pictureWhen the flag of |
| to the flag during history but the coat of arms | | | | Mexico is paraded in front of a crowd, bystanders |
| has always featured a majestic eagle holding a | | | | raise their right arm, place their hand on their |
| serpent on top of a cactus. The current coat of | | | | chest parallel to the heart. The hand is flat with |
| arms was designed in 1968 by Helguera. Legend | | | | the palm facing the ground. This salute is known |
| says that the Aztecs, then a nomadic tribe | | | | as the El Saludo Civil de la Bandera Nacional. On |
| wandering throughout Mexico, were waiting for a | | | | February 24 each year a national celebration, Dia |
| sign from the gods telling them were to build their | | | | de la Bandera, Flag Day is held. This |
| capital city. Their god, Huitzilopochtli told them to | | | | commemorates this day in 1821, when all the |
| search until they found a place where they saw | | | | factions fighting in the Mexican War of |
| an eagle, devouring a serpent while perched on a | | | | Independence joined together to form the Army |
| prickly pear tree, growing out of a rock | | | | of Three Guarantees.Beth Gabriel is a successful |
| submerged in a lake. After wandering for two | | | | Webmaster and publisher of She provides more |
| hundred years, they saw this mythical eagle on a | | | | Flag History and Mexican Flag reviews that you |
| small island in Lake Texcoco and built their capital, | | | | can read on her website from the comfort of |
| Tenochtitlan, where the main plaza in Mexico City | | | | your home at 2:00 am! Fly your Mexican Flag |
| is now located.Over the years the three colors of | | | | proudly to honor those who have fought for |
| green, white and red on the flag have remained | | | | freedom! |