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Celebrate Texas Independence Day with pride - don your best cowboy boots and show off your Lone Star State spirit!
Celebrate Texas Independence Day on March 2 with a reminder of the Lone Star State's proud history! This is a day to honor the heroes and leaders who declared their independence from Mexico in 1836, thus establishing the Republic of Texas. It was a hard-fought battle that ended with victory for Texans and has been celebrated ever since. The legacy of those brave men and women lives on today through the spirit of freedom and liberty that still permeates the state. So join in the festivities this year and pay tribute to all those who fought for our independence!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1823</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Austin's Colony</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 1823, Stephen F. Austin established the first Anglo-American colony in the Tejas province of Mexico, marking the beginning of Anglo-American settlement in Texas.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1835</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Texas Revolution Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Texas Revolution against Mexico began on October 2, 1835 with the Battle of Gonzales.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1836</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Texas Independence Declared</div><div class='timeline-text'>On March 2, 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico and became the Republic of Texas.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1836</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Battle of San Jacinto</div><div class='timeline-text'>On April 21, 1836, Texan forces led by Sam Houston defeated Mexican troops at the Battle of San Jacinto, effectively winning Texas's independence.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1845</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Texas Annexation</div><div class='timeline-text'>On December 29, 1845, Texas was admitted as the 28th state of the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1874</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Official State Holiday</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 1874, Texas declared March 2 as a state holiday to celebrate its independence.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Listen to Texas Music</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>From Willie Nelson to the Texas Tornados, Texas has a rich musical history. Put on some tunes and celebrate Texas.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a Texas State Park</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Nothing says Texas like a visit to one of the state's many parks, like Big Bend National Park or Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Get out and explore the great outdoors.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Learn about Texas History</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Read up on the history of Texas independence and learn about the heroes who fought for it. Visit The Alamo in San Antonio or take a virtual tour of the Texas State Capitol in Austin.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Eat Texan Food</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Nothing celebrates a place like its food. Barbecue, Tex-Mex, and chili are just some of the delicious foods that come from the Lone Star State.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Texas Independence Day celebrates Texan history</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Texas Independence Day celebrates the “Lone Star” state's independence from Mexico in 1836 and the Texas declaration of independence. It is a day to remember the brave sacrifices made by Texans who fought for freedom and liberty as well as celebrate Texas culture and heritage.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It marks the spirit of 'Texanism'</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>March 2nd also denotes the spirit of 'Texanism,' which was exemplified at the Alamo in San Antonio when 187 people chose to give their lives protecting protected their vision of freedom. This spirit is found in each Texan today who takes to heart the state motto, "Friendship" and stands up proudly for what they believe in.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a fun celebration with friends & family</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Texas Independence Day is always celebrated with barbeques, rodeos, fiestas, and other events. It's a great time to get together with friends and family and have some fun! Nothing beats gathering around a firepit on a cool March night in honour of our Texan ancestors whose courage made this day possible.</p></div></div>
Texas Independence Day is celebrated on March 2 every year. In 2024 Texas Independence Day will occur on a Saturday.
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