Islanders are preparing for massive celebrations in September, when Mexico marks 200 years of independence.

The evening of September 15th will be the main focus as the country remembers the Grito de Dolores, the call to rebel against Spanish rule, made by priest Miguel Hidalgo in 1810.

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Cozumel is midway through a month of patriotic events to celebrate the bicentenary of Mexican independence.

And tonight will see the most important of them all.

Island mayor, Juan Carlos González, will perform the Grito de Dolores, marking the call to rebel against Spanish rule made exactly 200 years ago tomorrow.

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Visions of Caribbean underwater life, including the massive "Reef Wall" oil painting, are on display by famed local artist, Antonio Cárcamo.