# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mexican Independence Festival 2026🇲🇽/Festival Independencia de México 2026🇲🇽
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🇲🇽 MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL 2026 🇲🇽
El Grito de Independencia

Hosted by:
Lake County Cultural Association NFP
and
ON THE ROCKS

Event Hosts:
Habacuc “Cuca” Lopez
Mario A. Contreras

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 ON THE ROCKS
175 S Harbor Pl, Waukegan, IL 60085

Gold Sponsor:
American Place Casino

Join us for a beautiful outdoor celebration of Mexico’s independence, culture, history, music, dance, and community pride.

Bring your family and friends to enjoy a full day of cultural performances, live entertainment, traditional music, dancing, classic cars, food, and a special El Grito de Independencia Ceremony.

Featuring:
DJ Paco / DJ Paco Jr.
Danza Azteca Quetzalcoatl
Ballet Folklórico México en la Piel
Ballet Folklórico Herandi
Ballet Folklórico Tayahua
Chinelos
Mariachi Nuevo México
Grupo DesControl
Sonora Santanera
Classic Cars

🇲🇽 El Grito Ceremony
Ceremony led by the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago.

Including a special performance of the American National Anthem by the daughter of Miguel Arellano.

Cultural Recognition Ceremony
Honoring individuals who help preserve and share Mexican culture, traditions, music, and dance in our community.

Free Admission / Entrada Gratis

Thank you to our Collaborating / Supporting Partners for helping make this cultural celebration possible.

🇲🇽 ¡Que Viva la Independencia!
🇲🇽 ¡Que Viva Nuestra Cultura!
🇲🇽 ¡Que Viva México!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waukegan/mexican-independence-festival-2026-festival-independencia-de-méxico-2026/200029936738449
- **Event Categories**: festivals, dance
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 606

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Waukegan
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: On The Rocks
- **lat**: 42.3619
- **long**: -87.82461
- **full address**: On The Rocks, 175 N Harbor Pl.,Waukegan, Illinois, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Mexican Independence Festival 2026🇲🇽/Festival Independencia de México 2026🇲🇽
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f94bf28cd8e02e01a1bedfbe64cb819164426aa24cb276d5b44dd547c598a608-rimg-w1200-h1552-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787510033

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mexican Independence Festival 2026🇲🇽/Festival Independencia de Mexico 2026🇲🇽 being held?
  - **A:** Mexican Independence Festival 2026🇲🇽/Festival Independencia de Mexico 2026🇲🇽 takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm at On The Rocks, 175 N Harbor Pl.,Waukegan, Illinois, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mexican Independence Festival 2026🇲🇽/Festival Independencia de Mexico 2026🇲🇽?
  - **A:** Mexican Independence Festival 2026🇲🇽/Festival Independencia de Mexico 2026🇲🇽 is organized by Lake County Cultural Association NFP.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mexican Independence Festival 2026🇲🇽/Festival Independencia de Mexico 2026🇲🇽 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Waukegan, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 600+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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