Mexican Independence Day: Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at events across the city. For the first time in more than a decade, the two-day El Grito Chicago will be held in a downtown location — in Grant Park. Expect a range of Mexican music, ballet folklórico and more family-friendly fun.
The Little Village Mexican Independence Day Parade kicks off at noon Sept. 15 from the Little Village Arch on 26th Street at Albany Avenue, toward Kostner Avenue.
La Fiesta de Elgin promises two days of performances, an expanded Elgin Market, car shows and fireworks. Or head north to Highland Park for Fiesta Ravinia, a daylong festival culminating in performances by Julieta Venegas and La Santa Cecilia. El Grito Chicago will be 2-10 p.m. Sept. 14-15 in Grant Park, 331 E. Randolph St.; tickets $10-$175 at elgritochicago.com. More information about the Little Village Mexican Independence Day Parade at littlevillagechamber.org. La Fiesta de Elgin is 3-8 p.m. Sept. 13 and noon-about 10 p.m. Sept. 14 in Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave., Elgin; more information at elginil.gov. Fiesta Ravinia is 1:30-9:45 p.m. Sept. 15 at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park; tickets $37-$95 at ravinia.org
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