Note: Telemundo Chicago, along with the NBC Chicago News 24/7 streaming channel, will carry the parade live from 12-1 p.m. CT. (NOTE: The parade will continue to be carried live on the NBC Chicago News streaming channel until 1:30 p.m. Details here.) Mexican Independence Day festivities were in full swing across Chicago late Friday, with people displaying Mexican flags on their vehicles…
Note: Telemundo Chicago, along with the NBC Chicago News 24/7 streaming channel, will carry the parade live from 12-1 p.m. CT.
Mexican Independence Day festivities were in full swing across Chicago late Friday, with people displaying Mexican flags on their vehicles and playing music as a way to celebrate their heritage.will commence on Saturday afternoon, attracting visitors from near and far. This year will mark the first time the parade will be held on a Saturday and the actual date of Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated each year on Sept.
Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyThose who live and work in the affected areas, including critical care workers, will be allowed to enter at a number of access points. A large police presence was visible in the downtown area, with squad cars blocking certain intersections, including along Michigan Avenue near Millennium Park. In past years, caravan celebrations have led to gridlock and temporary road closures as well.
through the weekend and warned that"car caravans that create a threat to public safety will not be tolerated."