Little Village's Mexican Independence Day Parade Highlights Hispanic Heritage
Organizers said the parade expects 400,000 spectators as leaders sought to restore turnout after immigration fears kept some residents away last year.
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Gallery12 Photos Anthony Hernandez Horsemen cross under the iconic Little Village Arch at the intersection of 26th Street and Albany Avenue at the start of the 55th Mexico Independence Day Parade on Sunday, September 13, 2026. A year after Operation Midway Blitz affected the neighborhood of La Villita, the Mexico Independence Day parade in Chicago took place on Sunday, September 13, with more assistance this year than La Crónica reported last ye…
A year after Operation Midway Blitz, Chicago celebrates 'strength' at the Mexican Independence Day Parade
This year's parade theme was "United We Ride: Stronger Than Ever," and organizers said the event serves as a cultural celebration and an economic driver for local businesses.
Little Village's Mexican Independence Day Parade Highlights Hispanic Heritage
LITTLE VILLAGE — The neighborhood’s Mexican Independence Day Parade marched down 26th Street Sunday, with neighbors showing their pride in force following a year full of immigration enforcement. The 55th annual parade saw thousands line the streets watching marchers including mariachi bands, folkloric dance performances, community organizations and politicians like Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson. This year’s parade held the theme “Un…
A year after Operation Midway Blitz, Chicago celebrates ‘strength’ at the Mexican Independence Day Parade
A year after immigration threats tempered many of Chicago’s Mexican Independence Day celebrations, this year’s parade aimed to bring back the full 400,000 spectators it expects to garner. Last year’s parade continued as planned, despite fears of immigration raids during Operation Midway Blitz, President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement campaign targeting Chicago. But, leaders encouraged would-be attendees to do what they felt would be safe…
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