Texas Independence Day is celebrated on March 2nd each year, marking the anniversary of Texas declaring its independence from Mexico in 1836. This significant event took place at the Convention of 1836 in Washington-on-the-Brazos, where Texas leaders signed the Texas Declaration of Independence. The day is recognized with various festivities, including parades, reenactments, and educational events that highlight Texas's history. It serves as a reminder of the struggle for independence and the establishment of the Republic of Texas, which later joined the United States in 1845.