El Grito – Town of Cicero, IL

El Grito: Celebrating 18 Years of Mexican Independence in Cicero

El Grito: Celebrating 18 Years of Mexican Independence in Cicero For the past 18 years, the Town of Cicero has celebrated Mexican Independence with an event that has grown into one of the largest in Cook County: El Grito. On September 15th at 9 a.m., the Consul General of Mexico in Chicago, Gerardo Guerrero, conducted the traditional Grito de Dolores in front of a crowd of nearly 20,000 enthusiastic attendees, marking 214 years since Mexico’s [Learn More]

Cicero sets record attendance crowds each year it hosts Mexican Independence celebrations

Cicero celebrates Mexican Independence with festivities and parade

Cicero celebrates Mexican Independence with festivities and parade Cicero, IL — More than 25,000 people are expected to attend the celebration of Mexican Independence and El Grito this weekend in the Town of Cicero. The annual Cicero celebration, which begins Thursday, Sept. 14, will feature an array of popular Hispanic entertainment, a wide range of food vendors, carnival rides, and activities for families and children. The Festival will end with a parade on Sunday, Sept. [Learn More]

2022-23 Cicero Mexican Independence Celebration Pageant Queen and her Court

Cicero names Natalie Baeza as the Pageant Queen for Mexican Independence 2022-23

Cicero names Natalie Baeza as the Pageant Queen for Mexican Independence 2022-23 On Thursday, September 8, under an atmosphere of celebration and joy at the Cicero Community Center, the Cicero Mexican Cultural Committee held its annual election for the Queen of Cicero. Indiana University student Natalie Baeza, 22, was crowned the Queen of Cicero 2022-23 on Thursday night. An outstanding student in the Health Administration Career, during her reign, Natalie Baeza will represent the Mexican [Learn More]