The Mexican holiday, celebrating the country's freedom from Spain, has a cultural significance and connection to Mexican people living in Chicago.
Mexico's Independence Day is approaching and celebrations will kick off all over the city this weekend.The Mexican holiday, celebrating the country's freedom from Spain, has powered through generations. The most significant part isn't just the day itself, but making personal connections with history.
In that historical moment, the world changed, and it gave her, and so many other Mexicans in Chicago, a day to celebrate.Chicago prepares for Mexican Independence Day celebrations with eye on safety, avoiding gridlock"Each year for Mexican Independence Day, she dresses up in little outfits, and we'll go to march in the parades in Little Village," Engelskirchen said."We know that children in schools do better when they understand their culture," Engelskirchen said.
"We felt very strongly that we needed to go ahead with this event in a public way," said Teresa Fraga with the Mexican Cultural Committee of Chicago.
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