This year, for the first time, all of the fun is happening on the actual holiday.
It's going to bring about 400,000 to Little Village, making it the biggest celebration in the midwest.Starting Saturday at 10 a.m. is the annual 5k run & walk starting at the corner of 26th and Kostner. The race ends at Manual Peres Jr. Plaza.
Then at noon, the parade kicks off from the historic Little Village arch at 26th & Albany. The theme for this year's parade is Tu Mexico, Tu Chicago focusing on Mexican identity and culture. Throughout the parade, the vibrant floats will represent the different states, cultures, and traditions throughout Mexico. You can expect mariachi bands, a lot of dancing, and artists.
Those at the Little Village Chamber of Commerce say they expect a lot more people this year since the celebration is Saturday and not Sunday. In recent years, some have decided to expand celebrations taking it to the streets bringing chaos with car caravans and fireworks.City of Chicago released a statement stating the Chicago Police Department and the office of emergency management are working in unison to manage traffic.As of now, there's no word on street closures. Thanks for reading CBS NEWS.
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