| ¡Viva Mexico!
Thursday, September 15 · 5:00pm – 10:00pm
The Mexican Civic Society invites you to honor the Mexican culture by celebrating with the ceremonial “El Grito” or Cry of Independence. Where: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park For more information call: 773-376-8445 or email to info@SociedadCivicaMexicana.org.  |
Friday, September 16: Mexican Independence Day
Offering a menu of Mexican specialties including Menudo, Shrimp and Napalito Chopped Salad, Chicken Flautas, Stuffed Black Bass and for dessert, “Spiked and Spiced” Flan; Nacional 27 and Herradura Tequila will keep spirits running high with a mariachi band playing at 7pm and the cocktail-of-the-month, 7 Spice Herradura Margarita. For more information or to make your reservation, call 312-664-2727.
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september 12-17
celebrate mexican independence day at mercadito
with an entire week of
dia de indepencia inspired food and drinks.
check out our unique menu offerings
huarache mexicano
chile guajillo corn masa, black bean hash, cabbage,
crema fresca, cotija cheese, choice of carne, pollo or pastor
chile relleno
stuffed chile ancho, ground pork, raisins, almonds,
sweet plantain puree, roasted tomato salsa
nachito
tequila, hibiscus flower infusion, agave nectar, lime juice
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW!
Chicago
Miami
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| Date: | Friday to Sunday; September 9-11, 2011 |
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| Time: | Friday: 6pm to 11 pm | Saturday: Noon to 11pm | Sunday: Noon to 11pm |
| Location: | Little Village, 26th and Kostner | Chicago |
| Beneficiary: | Little Village Chamber of Commerce |
| Friday 6:00 p.m. – Lokillos Musical 7:00 p.m. – Herradero Show de Durango (duranguense) 8:00 p.m. – Sangre Nortena (norteno) 9:00 p.m. – Grupo Bien (cumbia) |
Saturday 2:00 p.m. – Payosos (kids/clowns) 3:00 p.m. – Raices de Tierra Caliente 4:00 p.m. – Elegibles (duranguense) 5:00 p.m. – Chicano Express 6:00 p.m. – Christian Lara (Azteca TV news anchor) 7:00 p.m. – Los Pastele Verdes (Latin pop) 8:00 p.m. – Jimena Rivas (regional Mexican) 9:00 p.m. – Nadia Lopez (Grammy-nominated Mexican singer and reality TV star) 9:30 p.m. – Victor Garcia (Mexican singer/actor) |
Sunday 2:00 p.m. – Herencia Guerrense (Tierra Caliente) 3:00 p.m. – Xtravia2 (durangense) 4:00 p.m. – Artillero 5:00 p.m. – Heroes del Norte (norteno) 6:00 p.m. – Christian Lara (Azteca TV news anchor) 7:00 p.m. – Aditko (duranguense) 8:00 p.m. – Internacional Luz Roja (tropical) 9:00 p.m. – Nadia Lopez (Grammy-nominated Mexican singer and reality TV star) 9:30 p.m. – Victor Garcia (Mexican singer/actor) |
Mexican Independence Day Parade |
| Little Village Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate the Annual 26th Street MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADESunday, September 11, 2011 12:00 p.m.The Fiestas Patrias celebration illuminates the Mexican culture with a vibrant and colorful atmosphere. Corporations, businesses and government agencies participate in the parade demonstrating its great marketing mechanism. The annual parade attracts over 500,000 live spectators and over a million consumers that tune in for the television broadcast. For more information, including how to participate, call the Chamber today at 773.521-5387.
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Rainbow House is making plans for the annual “La Noche del Arcoiris” event on October 25th 2011 from 6:00-9:00pm at the National Museum of Mexican Art. Please join us and honorable guest, City Clerk Susana Mendoza and enjoy dinner, drinks, live mariachi music, a silent auction, access to the museum, which will be showcasing its Día de los Muertos exhibit, and the opportunity to learn more about the work that Rainbow House does.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th Street
Chicago, IL 60608
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Mexican Independence Day ParadeCome witness a beautiful celebration of Mexico’s independence from Spain which started during the Mexican War of Independence on September 16, 1810. Watch the annual Mexican Independence Day Parade on September 10 starting at NOON! The parade will take place on Columbus Drive from Balboa to Monroe. This event is FREE!There will also be a…. South Chicago Mexican Independence Day ParadeThis parade will be held on September 11 at 8700 S. Commercial Avenue. Enjoy more vibrant floats, mariachi bands, flamenco dancers as families line Commercial Avenue in South Chicago to celebrate Mexican Independence Day. This parade is also FREE! Cinco de Mayo & 16 de Septiembre are two of the most important celebrations for the Mexican people. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the triumph of the Mexican Army against the French & Austrian invaders. 16 de Septiembre, El Grito de Independencia, celebrates Mexico’s independence from Spain. Mexican cities and towns are all decorated with ribbons & flags for these grand celebrations . Impressive parades take place as well as spectacular fireworks, folkloric dances and delicious food! Join in the joyous celebration and see how Mexicans have fun when they have a Fiesta! - Information courtesy of InsideMexico |
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