The Brief
- Hundreds gathered in Milwaukee on Sunday to celebrate Mexican pride.
- The nonprofit UMOS hosted its 2026 Mexican Independence Day parade and festival.
- Close to 50 groups participated in the parade along Oklahoma Avenue.
MILWAUKEE – Hundreds in Milwaukee came out to celebrate Mexican pride on Sunday, Sept. 13. The nonprofit UMOS held its 2026 Mexican Independence Day Parade and Festival.
“This is beautiful,” said Norma Vazquez, a parade attendee. “You see a lot of our people represented.”
The parade kicked off on Oklahoma Avenue with close to 50 groups celebrating Mexican heritage and greeting a crowd of people waving on the sidelines.…