This weekend, celebrate Mexican tradition and culture, attend a music festival on the South Side and catch Grammy winner Tems in concert.
1. 🇲🇽 Mexican Independence Day celebrations
DÃa de la Independencia Mexicana is on Monday but will be celebrated all over Chicago this weekend.
Here are a few of the parades and festivals in honor of the occasion:
- 🪩 El Grito: This celebration will take place 2–10pm Saturday and Sunday in Grant Park. It will feature mariachi bands, ballet folclórico, authentic Mexican food, a carnival for kids and local vendors market. Tickets start at $10
- 🎉 Little Village Parade: Over 400,000 people are expected to gather for this event featuring folkloric dancing, mariachi and other cultural performances. The parade steps off at noon Sunday at the Little Village Arch on 26th Street and Albany Avenue. Free
- 🪅 Mexican Patriotic Parade: This 85th annual parade organized by the Mexican Patriotic Club kicks off at 1pm Sunday on 87th and Commercial Ave. Free
2. 🎶 Englewood Music Fest
- Visit Chicago’s South Side for this outdoor festival featuring local vendors, art activities and live performances by Lenny Williams, Kelly Price, Waka Flocka and more from noon-7pm at Kennedy-King College’s baseball field on 64th and Halsted Street. Free ticket here
3. 🎨 Lakeview Festival of the Arts
- Enjoy live music and over 120 artists 11am-7pm Saturday and Sunday at this outdoor art festival on the city’s North Side along Broadway Belmont to Hawthrone. Free
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