This September, downtown Chicago will be the site of a two-day celebration honoring Mexican Independence Day, complete with food, music, and artwork.
Over the course of two days at Butler Field in Grant Park, El Grito Chicago will include a lineup of both local and national performance artists, genuine Mexican food and beverages, and an artisan market.
The all-ages festival is scheduled to take place in downtown Chicago for the first time in almost ten years on Saturday, September 14, and Sunday, September 15. It runs from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Jaime Di Paulo, President & CEO of the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, stated in a news release announcing the event, “We are thrilled to work together to plan a festive and organized celebration of Mexican Independence Day in downtown Chicago. Working with our community members and business partners, El Grito Chicago will offer a Grito civic ceremony honoring Mexico’s Independence, live star-studded entertainment, fun, and engaging activities for children, local authentic food and merchandise vendors.”
In addition to food and music, the event’s organizers announced that there will be a kids carnival area and immersive activities from well-known brands and sports teams.
Thursday saw the release of the event’s artist and group lineup, which includes the following lineup:
September 14 (Saturday)
- Los KBROS
- Sin Anestesia
- El Ejercito Sirreno
- Banda Los Sebastianes
- Gerardo Coronel
- Sonora Santanera
September 14 (Sunday)
- Grupo Vanguardia
- Selena the Show
- Mariachi Monumental
- Esteban Gabriel
- Los Sementales de Nuevo León
The El Grito Civic Ceremony will take place in the Mexican Consulate in Chicago at approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday after the actions.
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Tickets and entrance for El Grito
For the festival, one-day, two-day, and VIP passes are now available for purchase. Additionally, there is still time to register to attend Sunday’s civic celebration for free.
If an adult has a ticket, children under 10 can enter the festival for free as well. Adults with tickets are permitted to bring a maximum of two children.
Children under 14 must always be accompanied by an adult who is in possession of a ticket. For additional details on how to buy tickets, register for the civic ceremony, or see an event map, go to the El Grtio website.
