26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade
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Full Event Details
2024 Annual 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade will take place on Sunday, September 15, 2024, starting at noon, at 3100 W 26th St., Chicago, IL 60623.
What To Expect
Event Highlights
- Theme: Celebrando Nuestras Tradiciones (Celebrating Our Traditions)
- Focus: Mexican traditions and cultural celebrations such as Quinceañeras, Mexican folkloric dancing, Charrería (Mexican rodeo)
- Route: From Little Village Arch on 26th Street and Albany Avenue to Kostner Avenue
- Length: Two-and-a-half-mile business corridor
- Participants: Over 400,000 participants, residents, visitors, elected officials, community leaders, local businesses, entertainers, artisans, artists
Features
- Floats: Brightly colored floats
- Music: Mariachi bands
- Performances: Folkloric dancing
Additional Activities
- Local Businesses: Encouragement to shop and dine locally along the 26th Street corridor
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