Contact:

Sgt. Chris Woodill
(630) 293-2222
cwoodill@westchicago.org

 
City of West Chicago Police Dept.
325 Spencer Street
West Chicago, IL 60185

City of West Chicago Plans Mexican Independence Day Parade & Celebration
West Chicago, Illinois: August 2, 2010 - Downtown West Chicago will once again be the venue for the City's annual Mexican Independence Day Parade and Celebration on Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 12:00 – 9:00 p.m. Organizers have been hard at work putting together a schedule that will showcase and celebrate the rich traditions of Mexico's people, history and culture through music, dance, food and more.

City of West Chicago staff is working with other community groups including the West Chicago Park District, Out of Exile Ministries, Supermercado Tampico and People Made Visible to coordinate the family-friendly event.

Currently their focus is on attracting hand-crafters, artists, parade applicants and other vendors, including food vendors of all types of food. Booths are competitively priced at $50 per space ($75 with electricity). There is no charge for not-for-profit organizations. Applications are available here (Vendor Packet - PDF - 2.1MB) or by calling Valeria Perez at (630) 293-2200 x170. Space is limited and the deadline for vendor applications is August 20, 2010. A slide-show of the 2009 event may also be viewed on the website.

 

 

 

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West Chicago is a diverse, family-oriented community with a rich cultural mix and a proud heritage. It is the first Illinois community established by the railroads and continues to be a convenient transportation hub served by three major rail lines, Illinois' third-busiest airport and three state highways. West Chicago offers award-winning schools, a growing industrial park and convenient access to parks, shopping and restaurants. Additional information can be found on the City's website at www.westchicago.org or by calling Rosemary Mackey directly at (630) 293-2200 x 139.
 
 
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