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Chicago Celebrates Mexican Independence Day with Multiple Events
The City of Chicago will celebrate Mexican Independence Day with multiple events and parades citywide beginning Friday, September 11, and continuing through the official holiday on Wednesday, September 16. Other large events taking place include El Grito Chicago, the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade in Little Village among others. Public transportation is strongly recommended, and residents should plan ahead and allow extra time before heading out.
The City of Chicago encourages those celebrating to do so safely and responsibly. We remind those participating in events to be respectful of their neighbors and communities, as well as workers at critical facilities such as hospitals. They should also be mindful of first responders and emergency vehicles that are required to pass through areas where celebrations are occurring citywide.
The City is taking the appropriate measures to ensure the safety of all residents around all celebratory activities throughout the city.
As with all large special events, OEMC is activating the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to monitor events taking place citywide. The EOC will coordinate resources and responses to emergency situations throughout the city.
Downtown Traffic Mitigation Plan
The Chicago Police Department will enforce adherence to traffic regulations and uniformed Chicago Police Officers will be visible and present to ensure safe celebrations.
Residents may experience increased traffic in the downtown area. If traveling to and from the area, plan accordingly and allow extra time. In extreme circumstances, street closures limiting transit in the Central Business District and diversions to control traffic flow may be necessary.
If closures are implemented, access may be limited to residents, employees, deliveries, emergency services, and others with a need to enter the affected area. If you are driving in to attend an event or have reservations in the impacted area, please plan to provide proof of your reservation (i.e. ticket, electronic confirmation, or other documentation). These procedures will not apply to pedestrians.
In the event of limiting vehicle access to the downtown area, the following locations will serve as access points:
- Halsted/Washington
- Halsted/Madison
- Halsted/Jackson
- Division/LaSalle
- Roosevelt/Canal
- Taylor/Desplaines
- 18th/State
- 18th/Indiana
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