Little Village Parade Celebrates Mexican Independence Day with Pride, Healing and Hope

Little Village parade celebrates Mexican Independence Day with pride, healing and hope

The sights and sounds of Mexican Independence Day returned to Little Village on Sunday as thousands of people lined 26th Street to celebrate their heritage, culture and community.

El Grito's Grant Park Return Sees Muted Crowds Saturday As ICE Fears Remain

Attendees of the Mexican Independence Day festival chalked up the smaller crowds due to immigration enforcement concerns. Car caravans in celebration of the holiday were also sparse Downtown.

September's Independence Day: Decades of parades put Mexican-American pride on display in Chicago

Chicago has been celebrating Mexican Independence Day as long as Mexican immigrants have lived in the city — that is, for a really long time.

El Grito festival among major Mexican Independence Day celebrations in Chicago

According to its website, the festival is a joyful, community-powered Mexican fiesta filled with color, rich traditions, handmade art and pride.