Street closures take effect as Mexican Independence Day celebrations kick off in Chicago
CHICAGO -- Intermittent street closures went into effect in downtown Chicago Saturday evening as many celebrate ahead of Mexican Independence Day. According to the city's Office of Emergency Management and Communications, closures will relieve congestion, and drivers should allow extra travel time.Bus services were also being temporarily rerouted downtown, from Roosevelt to Wacker in both directions due to large crowds, officials said.
I love the way they celebrate the independence of us. And honestly, our type of culture, its so amazing.' 'I'm just looking forward to other individuals enjoying it just as much as I do,' said Lisette Perez. 'And I think tourists really witnessing how great of a city and the people are. That's really what I enjoy every year.' But some celebrations began Friday night as car caravans could be seen and heard down Michigan Avenue.
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