Mexican-American Group Intocable to Lead Zócalo Independence Day Festivities
Intocable, the Texas-based Mexican-American band, will headline the Independence Day celebration at Mexico City's Zócalo on September 15. President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the performance, which will follow the traditional Grito de Independencia. The winners of the government-sponsored contest México Canta will open the show.
The announcement came via a social media video where the president is seen entering the National Palace with the band's track playing. This marks her second time leading the traditional cry from that historic building, an act commemorating Miguel Hidalgo's 1810 rebellion call. The Zócalo, recognized as the world's second-largest public square, has hosted massive free concerts by artists like Shakira and Paul McCartney.
Intocable recently achieved a significant milestone by earning the most Latin Diamond certifications from the RIAA, trailing only Bad Bunny overall, and received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. The opening act will be determined by the final round of the México Canta contest, scheduled for September 13 at the Auditorio Nacional.
This performance could significantly elevate Intocable's profile among mainstream Mexican audiences, bridging regional Mexican music with national civic celebrations. The event may also draw a massive crowd to the Zócalo, potentially rivaling recent attendance records set by Shakira and others. For the government, associating the Independence Day festivities with a popular Tejano group could strengthen cultural ties with Mexican-American communities, while the México Canta contest provides a platform for emerging local talent to gain national exposure.