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It’s a weekend filled with Mexican pride as people take to the streets. In Little Village, blocks are decked out with the colors of the Mexican flag ahead of the annual Mexican Independence Day Parade on Sunday. The parade is a tradition in Chicago. Pilsen Mexican Independence Day ParadeThe Mexican Independence Day Parade is celebrated on September 14th and continues all the way until the 16th, which is the actual Mexican Independence Day. The parade is all ages and great for the whole family. Restaurants and stores all throughout Pilsen are out on the street along with musical performances Fiesta Del Sol Head to Pilsen to celebrate Mexican Independence Day at this annual procession across 18th Street, which features colorful floats, costumed dancers and local marching bands. The parade steps off The best of Chicago straight to your inbox. Ever since Mexican Independence Day events in the downtown area ended more than ten years ago, car caravans have been taking over the neighborhood Here’s everything to know ahead of the holiday! Mexican Independence Day Parade A time-honored tradition, the Chicago Mexican Independence Day Parade will march through Little Village on Sunday, September 15. Beginning at Little Village’s iconic arch, the parade will proceed down the historic 26th street corridor. Mexican Independence Day celebrations have already started in Chicago, beginning Saturday with the Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade on 18th Street. Mirella Padilla encourages her daughter, Quetzali, 3, at the start of the Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade on West 18th Street, Sept. 10, 2022, in Chicago. The Willis Tower is visible from The 20th annual Mexican Independence Day Parade stepped off in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood on Saturday. Chicago's awash in red, white and green as the city celebrates Mexican Independence Day. Check out the full Mexican Independence Day parade route through Little Village. Tip: Get to Little Village by taking the Pink Line train or buses 52, 53, 60, 82 and 94. Keep celebrating at these additional Mexican Independence Day events: Mexican Independence Day Parade in South Chicago (Sept. 15) Learn more here. 86th Annual Mexican Independence Day Parade 1 p.m. Sept. 14 Commercial Avenue from 87th to 100th streets Celebrate Mexican culture and independence in South Chicago. The parade is free to attend. Learn more here. A fan crowd surfs as Flogging Molly performs during the last day of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2023. The Little Village Chamber of Commerce announces the date and theme for the 2025 Annual 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade - 54th Edition. - September 14th, 2025 - 12 pm to 3 pm. The 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade proudly continues its tradition, kicking off at the iconic Little Village Arch on 26th Street and Albany Ave Annual 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade. The parade begins at noon Sept. 16 at the arch at 26th Street and Albany Avenue. It will proceed down 26th Street to Kostner Avenue. The celebration typically brings thousands to the neighborhood’s business corridor. The theme will be “Tu Mexico, Tu Chicago,” to emphasize identity and culture within each state in Mexico, according to Join the CTU contingent in the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade on Sunday, September 14. We will meet at 11:00 a.m. and the parade steps off at 12:00 noon. Southside Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade Sunday, March 16, 2025 Western from 103rd to 115th Start Time: 12 p.m. Mexican Independence Day Parade on 18th St. Pilsen, Chicago @enpilsen | #enpilsen The City of Chicago will Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with multiple events and parades citywide, including the new El Grito festival in Grant Park. For complete details visit: What time and where to watch the fireworks in Chicago this 4th of July 2025? Evanston: The annual Independence Day celebration will take place in Evanston, a very traditional place where it has The day celebrates and commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the French on May 5, 1862, more than 50 years after Mexico was liberated from Spanish rule. For more than 40 years, Chicago has had a parade honoring the day and Mexican heritage. “Before we just had the parade with a few cars, and now we have beautiful floats,” Escobar On Saturday, the 20th annual parade in Pilsen will step off at 19th Street and on Sunday, Little Village will host the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade. Discover why kids love “The Bean” in Chicago — and how to explain it with fun facts, tips and answers to curious questions. Plan smart museum visits with our 2025 calendar of free admission days at Chicago’s top spots for Illinois families. Chicago Parent is Chicagoland’s trusted parenting
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