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Mexican festivals in Chicago canceled amid Trump plans to deploy troops

City and suburbs pull local events tied to Mexican Independence Day on 16 September

The Guardian - US · Sep 6, 2025

Chicago's Mexican Independence Day celebrations shadowed by Trump’s threats for the city

President Donald Trump’s plan to dispatch National Guard troops and immigration agents into Chicago has put many Latino residents on edge

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2025

UFC 306’s Irene Aldana motivated by Mexico-themed event, expects ‘war’ against Norma Dumont

Former UFC women's title challenger Irene Aldana is motivated to perform at the Mexican Independence Day-themed event at Sphere.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 6, 2024

1 in 5 Chicagoans identifies as Mexican, new Census data shows

Mexican Independence Day celebrations offer a glimpse of the size and growth of the community in the Chicago area.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 26, 2023

Picture Chicago: 30 Sun-Times photos from this week in news

A star-studded Riot Fest gets rained on, former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords visits a Chicago training seminar for gun violence survivors, and hundreds flood the Loop to celebrate Mexican Independence Day.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2023

Grading Noche UFC: First Mexican Independence Day event a home run with few hiccups | Opinion

Dana White wants to make Noche UFC an annual tradition, and it's easy to see why after the success of the inaugural Mexican showcase event.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 20, 2023

Video: Considering Noche UFC success, should UFC embrace more themed events?

Did Noche UFC, as a celebration of Mexican Independence Day, prove the promotion should try to make more events around a theme.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 20, 2023

Congestion, chaos from Mexican Independence Day crowds must be addressed, City Council members say

A downtown parade or festival would help Chicago avoid sporadic, ad hoc celebrations citywide that jammed streets and caused all sorts of problems.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 19, 2023

22 shot, but no weekend homicides, as thousands crowded downtown streets for Mexican Independence Day

It was the second weekend this year without a homicide in Chicago, with the other being the last weekend of January.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 18, 2023

Loop reopens after night of Mexican Independence Day celebrations

The Central Business District reopened to all traffic shortly after 3 a.m., city officials say.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 17, 2023