Record crowds attend Cicero’s annual Mexican Independence celebrations

Record crowds attend Cicero’s annual Mexican Independence celebrations Nearly 31,000 people attended the Town of Cicero’s annual Mexican Independence Day celebrations which began on Thursday Sept. 14 at Cicero Community Park, and ended with a record crowd enjoying the parade on Sunday, Sept. 17 on Cermak Road and El Grito later that same evening. Held at Cicero Community park, 34th and Laramie, the festival features live music, food, carnival ridesgames and giveaways.  Town President Larry [Learn More]

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]