Chicago officials warn visitors of increased traffic downtown throughout the weekend, especially around Grant Park.
CHICAGO â Grant Park is set for El Grito festival this weekend as the city prepares to The city's Office of Emergency Management and Communications said anyone planning to come downtown this weekend should expect lots of traffic and delays through Monday.The celebration of Mexican Independence Day in past years came with traffic gridlock downtown. With that in mind, OEMC said, if needed, there will be street closures in the Central Business District.
The family-friendly event will feature live music, authentic Mexican food and an artisan market.'We're super excited to bring El Grito back after a decade and what people can expect you know is great musical talent from local bands to international talent from Mexico in addition to amazing food vendors,' said Gonzalez.The festival will come with street closures.Jackson will be closed from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
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