![]() ![]() ![]() The Mexican Consulate is among those partnering with the city to encourage people to celebrate responsibly, using their social media to both inform people of the fines they face for illegal driving, and of the myriad celebrations being planned not just in the city of Chicago but across the area. It's just a few persons and we don't want the entire Mexican community to be labeled," said Reyna Torres, Consul General of Mexico in Chicago. All the crazy things that happened is not the Mexican community. It is OK to display the Mexican flag, but just be aware that you can't do it in a way that may harm other persons. "The call to everyone is to participate in the festivities. Hosting the parade on the holiday itself is one way the city hopes to avoid some of the more chaotic celebrations from the last couple of years, which have resulted in thousands of people flocking downtown, creating gridlock, setting off fireworks, and leading to street closures as police seek to restore order. "We're expecting over 400,000 spectators so we know that the crowds will be big for sure," said Jennifer Aguilar, Little Village Chamber of Commerce. The neighborhood is already decked out in festive decorations, and Mexican flags are already flying from some vehicles 10 days before the actual holiday. Chicago officials called on residents to celebrate Mexican Independence Day responsibly as they try to avoid the out of hand gridlock of years past.ĬHICAGO (WLS) - Chicago officials called on residents to celebrate Mexican Independence Day responsibly as they try to avoid the out of hand gridlock of years past.Ĭhicago's Little Village neighborhood hosts one of the country's largest Mexican Independence Day celebrations, and for the first time ever it will be held on a Saturday to coincide with the actual holiday on Sept. ![]()
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