Mexican Independence Day 2024: Security measures announced for two-day ‘El Grito’ event in Grant Park on September 14-15 in Chicago

CHICAGO (WLS) — A virtual meeting was held on Tuesday to discuss the upcoming Mexican Independence Day event in downtown Chicago.

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The two-day event called “El Grito” in Grant Park celebrates Mexican Independence Day.

The festival will complement the traditional parade held each year in Little Village. The idea is to create another opportunity for people to come together and celebrate.

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The idea was conceived by the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Mexican Consulate.

Organizers expect 12,000 people to attend each day.

Security measures include private security, K-9 teams and bag checks.

The festival will take place from 2pm to 10pm on September 14th and 15th.

In recent years, caravans full of partygoers have filled the streets in the city centre.

Additionally, city officials closed streets at the last minute, creating chaos in the Loop and surrounding neighborhoods.

The meeting took place on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom.