Chicago officials discuss Little Village Mexican Independence parade, El Grito festival preparations

2026 Chicago Mexican Independence Day: El Grito Festival, Little Village Parade and Road Closures

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City Officials Promise Safe Mexican Independence Day Celebrations This Weekend, 1 Year After Midway Blitz

Leaders took a stand against federal immigration enforcement on Tuesday, pledging for a safe and fun weekend full of Mexican Independence Day activities.

Mayor: Chicago ready for Mexican Independence Day events

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says Chicago is ready for this weekend's events tied to Mexican Independence Day, one year after "Operation Midway Blitz." | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM

2026 Chicago Mexican Independence Day celebrations | Festivals, parades, road closures

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Mexican Independence Day celebrations in Chicago this weekend.

Immigration enforcement fears impact Chicago Mexican Independence Day celebrations

One of the Midwest’s largest Mexican Independence celebrations returns to Little Village this weekend, despite ongoing concerns about immigration enforcement.

Chicago officials discuss Little Village Mexican Independence parade, El Grito festival preparations

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other city public safety officials will discuss plans today about two major events celebrating Mexican Independence Day this weekend.