From Grant Park's El Grito festival to Little Village's Mexican Independence Day parade, there will be no shortage of celebrations in Chicago this weekend.
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"Every year on the night of September 15th, Mexicans across the globe gather to remember the passionate cry for freedom that was first proclaimed by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in 1810," organizers said."This cry, known as 'El Grito de Dolores,' was the rallying call that ignited the Mexican War of Independence, leading to the birth of a free and independent nation."
The theme of this years parade will be “Tu Mexico, Tu Chicago." It will focus on Mexican identity and culture with an emphasis on representing each state in Mexico, organizers said.The parade begins in Little Village, at the historic Little Village Arch located on 26th Street and Albany. The route will proceed down 26th Street to Kostner Avenue, organizers said. Here is a map of the Parking restrictions along the parade route are expected to be in place, organizers said.
"However the traditional Mexican sense of happiness and celebration will be everywhere you are," organizers said.
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