LATINE HERITAGE MONTH
Mexican Independence Day was a busy day for Chicago’s downtown residents as hundreds traveled downtown to participate in the annual celebration known as El Grito, or Cry of Victory.
Friday, Sept. 15 was the official kick off of Hispanic Heritage Month, with Latin American countries such as Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua celebrating their independence day. Mexico celebrates their independence day Sept. 16, and Chile on Sept. 18, leading to a weekend full of festivities.
Road closures by the Chicago Police Department on Michigan Ave. led participants to Randolph St. and down Clark St. as a way to dampen festivities in the Loop. But that didn’t stop participants from popping fireworks in Daley Plaza or dancing in the streets. It was a beautiful celebration of culture, life and freedom.
