mexican independence day

Our colleague from Telemundo Chicago, Alfonso Gutierrez, takes a closer look at the history of this Mexican holiday from Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, the town where it all started.

Despite downtown gridlock and withering criticism from alderpersons, Chicago Police Supt. David Brown said Monday he believes the caravans of revelers celebrating Mexican Independence Day were for the most part “very respectful” as his department rose to the challenge of controlling the crowds. “By and large, the celebration [had] thousands of cars — if not tens of thousands of cars…

Thousands of revelers descended on downtown Chicago in celebration of Mexican Independence Day over the weekend, leading to a massive traffic gridlock.

Crowds upon crowds of people took part in one eventful cultural celebration Sunday – Chicago’s Mexican Independence Day Parade. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter reports.

After thousands of revelers descended on downtown Chicago in celebration of Mexican Independence Day Friday night, leading to a massive traffic gridlock, city officials are preparing for another night of festivities and large crowds. In an effort to prevent jam-packed expressways and streets, multiple closures began in the early evening, with more possible through the nighttime hours. As of 5…

After thousands of revelers descended on downtown Chicago in celebration of Mexican Independence Day Friday night, city officials and police announced a change in safety strategy ahead of more festivities. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter reports.

Watch the 2:30 p.m. news conference live in the player above. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and police superintendent David Brown are poised to address safety surrounding Mexican Independence Day celebrations ahead of what’s poised to be another busy night of festivities. Lightfoot and Brown plan to speak at a 2:30 p.m. news conference at Harrison Park Fieldhouse, according to...

Videos posted to social media documented another chaotic night in the Loop, with muscle car drivers drifting at gridlocked intersections, people climbing atop vehicles and setting off fireworks — and some throwing objects at overwhelmed police officers.

As drivers upon drivers flocked downtown Friday night to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a car caravan, Chicago police issued an alert, warning drivers of potentially slowed traffic. NBC 5’s Vi Nguyen reports.

Mexican Independence Day is also a day of celebration in our local binational communities. But one elementary school is celebrating more than just the holiday.

Celebrating Mexican Independence Day and National Hispanic Heritage Month, Telemundo Chicago anchor Alfonso Gutiérrez presents ‘Celebrando Mexico’ special project premiere on Friday.

On Sept. 16, 1810, priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla delivered the “Grito de Dolores,” a fiery speech that launched the 11-year struggle to end Spanish colonial rule. That date is celebrated as Mexican Independence Day…though some Americans might think that’s what Cinco de Mayo is for. Andi Resendiz explains the difference.

The holiday, which falls on Friday, Sept. 16, celebrates Mexico’s declaration of independence from Spain in 1810. In Chicago, it’s often marked with a wide variety of traditional celebrations, including fireworks and flag-waving cars driving through the city.

Mexican Independence Day takes place on Friday, and area residents are expected to celebrate the occasion in style in coming days, with city officials expecting heavier-than-usual traffic on Chicago streets. Lexi Sutter has the breaking details.

Mexican Independence Day takes place on Friday, and area residents are expected to celebrate the occasion in style in coming days, with city officials expecting heavier-than-usual traffic on Chicago streets.

A weekend full of celebrations is now underway as Chicago-area residents mark Mexican Independence Day. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter has the story.

The city of Chicago is preparing for a weekend of celebrations for Mexican Independence Day. Several Chicago agencies laid out a plan for security and for the traffic issues that were a big concern last year. NBC 5’s Stefan Holt reports.

While the holiday takes place on Sept. 16, many major festivities commemorating Mexican Independence Day will be held this weekend, including the 20th annual Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade on Sept. 10 and the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade on Sept. 11.

Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications announced several roads would be closed ahead of weekend Mexican Independence Day celebrations and residents will be required to show identification to pass. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter reports.

The Office of Emergency Management and Communications announced several roads would be closed ahead of Mexican Independence Day celebrations and residents will be required to show identification to pass.