Mexican Independence Day"'Día de la Independencia"'is celebrated every year on September 16, to commemorate the country’s freedom from centuries of Spanish rule. In Dixon, it was celebrated at Ruhstaller Farm, 6686 Sievers Road, Dixon. The events went from 5 to 9 pm and featured Los Tres de Winter, a band that entertained all evening and food by La Cocina de Lozano Serrano. There were beautiful and colorful Mexican dancers that added to the festivities. The City Council approved a Proclamation designating September 15 – October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month at their last meeting.