Ever since Mexican Independence Day events in the downtown area ended more than ten years ago, car caravans have been taking over the neighborhood every September, prompting many to ask for city Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at El Grito Chicago, with music, food, and culture in downtown Grant Park! Get event info here. El Grito Chicago Festival Sept. 14 – 15, 2024 For the first time, Chicago is hosting a downtown festival celebrating Mexican Independence Day. El Grito Festival will be a vibrant two-day celebration in lakefront Grant Park on Sept. 14 and 15, featuring an exciting lineup of national and local artists across multiple genres. With live cultural performances, [] CHICAGO (WLS) -- The city of Chicago is preparing for this weekend's Mexican Independence Day celebrations, hoping to provide space for plenty of revelry while avoiding the hours of gridlock downtown. Chicago officials are warning of major travel and traffic impacts during Mexican Independence Day and El Grito celebrations downtown this weekend.. According to a public safety advisory from the An "El Grito" festival is planned this weekend in Chicago, with thousands expected to attend Mexican Independence Day celebrations in Grant Park, Little Village and beyond. On Sept. 16, 2024, Mexicans in Chicago and around the world will celebrate Mexican Independence Day -- Mexico's independence from Spain -- with parades, celebrations and more planned. For the first time in a decade, city officials and Mexican leaders in Chicago will host a central celebration downtown to commemorate Mexican Independence Day with a two-day festival. “El Grito The City of Chicago will Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with multiple events and parades citywide, including the new El Grito festival in Grant Park. For complete details visit: Mexican Independence Day: Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at events across the city. For the first time in more than a decade, the two-day El Grito Chicago will be held in a downtown location The annual 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood is coming up, along with a new, two-day "El Grito" festival in Grant Park. The Mexican Independence Day festivities will soon begin in Chicago. The city is preparing for plenty of celebration next weekend, including the annual 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade Discover the best ways to celebrate Mexican Independence Day in Chicago, from exciting parades and festivals to authentic dining and cultural attractions. The City of Chicago will Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with multiple events and parades citywide, including the new El Grito festival in Grant Park on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15. For the first time in a decade, city officials and Mexican leaders in Chicago will host a central celebration downtown to commemorate Mexican Independence Day with a two-day festival. “El Grito Residents across the city are celebrating Mexican Independence Day this weekend and many revelers are converging on "El Grito Chicago," a two-day festival celebration taking place downtown. On Sept. 16, 2024, Mexicans in Chicago and around the world will celebrate Mexican Independence Day -- Mexico's independence from Spain -- with parades, celebrations and more planned. Mexican Independence Day in Chicago is Sunday, September 15, and parades, festivals, and street closures are scheduled across the city throughout the weekend. Here’s everything to know ahead of the holiday! Mexican Independence Day Parade A time-honored tradition, the Chicago Mexican Independence Day Parade will march through Little Village on Sunday, September 15. Beginning at Little For the first time in more than a decade, Chicago’s El Grito festival will return to downtown. Organizers said “El Grito” refers to the rallying cry that ignited the Mexican War of CHICAGO (WLS) -- Streets and expressway ramps into Chicago's Central Business District were shut down as revelers gathered for another night of celebrating Mexican Independence Day. Chicago
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