# Event Details - **Event Name**: Mexican Independence Day Festival and Parade/Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas Desfile y Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 am – Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: 🎉 Mexican Independence Day Festival 2026 🇲🇽 Join us on Sunday, September 13, 2025, in downtown West Chicago for a vibrant celebration of Mexican culture, music, food, and community! The Parade kicks off at 11:30am sharp followed by El Grito and the Independence Festival. Experience live entertainment, traditional dancers, artisan vendors, delicious Mexican cuisine, family-friendly activities, and more. ✅ Free Admission 🚫 No alcohol 🎶 Live performances 🌮 Food vendors 🎨 Cultural exhibits 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages Come celebrate our heritage and history together! Follow us for updates and vendor announcements. Sponsored by the City of West Chicago, Hosted by Despertar Latino in partnership with the Mexican Cultural Center of DuPage, WeGo Together for Kids, and Casa Michoacan DuPage, with additional support from Districts 33 and 94, the West Chicago City Museum. ******* 🎉 Festival del Día de la Independencia de México 2025 🇲🇽 ¡Acompáñanos el Domingo 13 de septiembre de 2025 en el centro de West Chicago para una celebración llena de cultura, música, comida y comunidad! El desfile empezara a las 11:30am en punto seguido por la celebracion de El Grito y Festival de Independencia. Habrá presentaciones en vivo, bailes tradicionales, vendedores de artesanías, deliciosa comida mexicana, actividades familiares y mucho más. ✅ Entrada gratuita 🚫 No se permite alcohol 🎶 Espectáculos en vivo 🌮 Vendedores de comida 🎨 Exhibiciones culturales 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Diversión para toda la familia ¡Celebremos juntos nuestra herencia e historia! Sigue la página para más actualizaciones y anuncios de vendedores. Patrocinado por la Ciudad de West Chicago y Organizado por Despertar Latino en colaboración con The Mexican Cultural Center of DuPage, WeGo Together for Kids y Casa Michoacan DuPage en colaboración con los distritos escolares 33 y 94. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-chicago/mexican-independence-day-festival-and-parade-fiestas-patrias-mexicanas-desfile-y-festival/200030440105611 - **Event Categories**: festivals, kids, parades, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 748 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: West Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Downtown West Chicago, West Chicago - **lat**: 41.883057643153 - **long**: -88.199429709924 - **full address**: Downtown West Chicago, West Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Mexican Independence Day Festival and Parade/Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas Desfile y Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ac7b85ab2e90a0a396e305fb40802002b77e7f9f109b68e73eaac3d558cdd144-rimg-w1004-h1300-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787095939 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Mexican Independence Day Festival and Parade/Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas Desfile y Festival being held? - **A:** Mexican Independence Day Festival and Parade/Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas Desfile y Festival takes place on Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 am to Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Downtown West Chicago, West Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Mexican Independence Day Festival and Parade/Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas Desfile y Festival? - **A:** Mexican Independence Day Festival and Parade/Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas Desfile y Festival is organized by Despertar Latino. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Mexican Independence Day Festival and Parade/Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas Desfile y Festival 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 West Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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