CHICAGO (WGN) — Despite fears of immigration enforcement and deportation raids, the annual Little Village Mexican Independence Day Parade will proceed as scheduled.
The area’s chamber of commerce on Monday issued a statement confirming its commitment to the Sunday, September 14th parade down 26th Street. Last week’s popular Cinco de Mayo Parade on Cermak was canceled due to fears over the Trump administration’s immigration policies and their impact on the community. The two-day Michelada Fest scheduled for July was also canceled.
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“This parade is more than just a celebration — it’s a declaration of who we are,” Jennifer Aguilar, the chamber’s executive director, said in a statement. “We will not be silenced by fear-mongering, we will not hide, and we will not be intimidated. We stand proud and united, and we are determined to move forward with this cultural experience for our community and all who join us in celebration.”
Chicago’s annual parade has grown to hundreds of thousands of spectators…