For the first time in a decade, city officials and Mexican leaders in Chicago will host a central celebration downtown to commemorate Mexican Independence Day with a two-day festival.

Make a plan for future Mexican Independence Day celebrations ... Designate a stretch of road — Cermak Road, for instance — for car caravans during a certain period of time.

Mexican Independence Day is not merely a parade of flags and car caravans. For many, it is a reaffirmation of identity and pride — a reminder of home and heritage, a moment to celebrate hard ...

Chicago police officers keep watch as hundreds gather for a car caravan on Michigan Avenue near Millennium Park to celebrate Mexican Independence Day, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.