People on both sides of the border will be able to celebrate Mexico's Independence Day in a variety of events, some expected to draw thousands.

Here's a look at some of the major ones in the region.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Mexican Festival, Sept. 10

Up to 10,000 people are expected for a free festival featuring Flaco Elizalde, La Cumbia Diva, Vilma Díaz y La Sonora, Los Ingratos and Pink Army.

The event features mariachi music, Mexican food, children's games, a beer garden, fireworks show and the traditional "grito" delivered by an official from the Mexican consulate.

The event is from 2 to 9:30 p.m. at Larsen Field, in front of the Las Americas Premium Outlets,

4211 Camino de la Plaza, San Diego, CA 92173. It's sponsored by the San Ysidro Chamber of Commerce. http://www.sanysidrochamber.org

Luis Miguel, Sept. 10

Mexican pop star brings his show to the Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, 8 p.m., $40-$282, livenation.com

Espíritu de México, Sept. 11-17

Tequila-tasting, mariachi music and more at the Old Town Visitor Center, 2415 San Diego Ave., hours vary,$25 to $80, www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com.

Viva México!, Sept.14

Celebration with music, art, dance and traditional Mexican food. Mingei International Museum, Balboa Park, 5 p.m., $15 -$20, family packages $40-$50, children under 6 free

Viva México!, Sept. 15

The largest celebration in the region will be the 13th annual "Viva México" festival, sponsored by Univision Radio, expected to draw up to 20,000 people to the Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre in Chula Vista.

The Mexico's Consul-General in San Diego, Remedio Gómez, will deliver the traditional "grito." The festivities include Mexican food, drawings and a guest appearance of DJ "El Piolín".

The musical line-up includes Los Dareyes de la Sierra, Los Rieleros del Norte and A.B. Quintanilla, Selena's brother.

The free event is from 4 to 10 p.m. More information is available at lanueva1065.univision.com

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Mariachi concert, Sept. 15

This celebration includes a concert by Mariachi Garibaldi, from Southwestern College, and a transmission of the "grito" from Mexico City. Cost is $20. 6:30 p.m., Anthology, 1337 India St. San Diego. 619-595-0300, and www.anthologysd.com

Ramón Ayala, Sept. 16

Concert features the norteño musician who is known as the "king of the accordion." 9 p.m., 4th and B, $30-$40. http://4thandbevents.com/

Pedro Fernández, Sept . 17

Mexican ranchera singer performs at Harrah's Rincón Casino Pavillion, 33750 Valley Center Road, Valley Center. 8 p.m., $43.80 to $167.25, ticketmaster.com

Huracanes del Norte, Sept. 18

Norteño band plays at the House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego, 7 p.m.,

$40 to $114; houseofblues.com

TIJUANA

Vicente Fernández, Sept. 10

Iconic ranchera singer performs at Tijuana Fair, Parque Morelos, Boulevard Insurgentes, 9 p.m., $43.50 to $118; tijuanaeventos.com and www.feriatijuana2011.com

Fiestas Patrias, Sept. 15

The City of Tijuana is sponsoring this big, free celebration featuring a variety of musical acts and 160 stands, a fireworks show, mechanical games, and the traditional "grito." The entertainment includes Banda Aguacaliente, Beatriz Adriana, Calor Norteño, IMAC Youth Ensemble, Danza folclórica Quetzalli,

Mariachi Águila, Mariachi Los Ahijados, Grupo Los Sentenciados and Grupo Los Tenientes. Starting at 6 p.m., in the traffic circle knowns as "The Scissors," in front of Cecut.

Grito, Sept. 15

Celebrate for free with the group Banda la Pava, Las Pulgas Disco Club, Ave. Revolución 1127, downtown, 9 p.m., laspulgas.info/tijuana.

Military parade, Sept. 16

Mexican military forces will parade along avenidas Independencia and Centenario. 9 a.m.

Nortec: Fussible y Bostich, Sept. 16

Free outdoor concert by these electronic musicians. 9 p.m. at the traffic circle known as the "The Scissors," Río zone, in front of Cecut.

La Arrolladora Banda El Limón, Sept. 16.

Classic banda concert at Tijuana Fair. 11:30 p.m., Palenque Feria Tijuana, at Parque Morelos, tickets $40-$80. www.feriatijuana2011.com/

"México con todos los sentidos," Sept. 16

Concert by Gabriela Bojórquez and Agustín Sánchez. El Lugar del Nopal, Privada 5 de Mayo 1328, downtown, lugardelnopal.com.

Train trip, Sept. 17 and 24

Train tour from Tijuana to Tecate with mariachi concert, food tastings and more. Trip begins at Garcia Station, Simón Bolivar Boulevard, La Presa District, 9 a.m., $20 to $23.50,

seetijuana.com.

Andrea.garcia@sandiegored.com