The parade to commemorate Cinco de Mayo — celebrating the May 5, 1862, Mexican defeat of French forces at the Battle of Puebla — has been an annual tradition in the Windy City for years ...

While some popular Cinco de Mayo celebrations won’t be happening this year, deals and freebies are still being offered across the Chicago area in honor of the day. Though the May 5 holiday ...

It isn't the first time that Chicago's Cinco de Mayo festivities have been called off. In 2018 and 2019, Chicagoans had to forego celebration reportedly due to "lack of support" from Ald. George ...

The Chicago Police Department canceled the city's annual Cinco de Mayo parade due to "gang violence" on May 5, 2024. (Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images) The department said it arrested ...

On Cinco de Mayo 2024, take some time to learn about the history and meaning of this day of remembrance—and how and where it’s celebrated now.

Cinco de Mayo in Chicago will be canceled this year due to fears of strict immigration enforcement, a local organizer of the event said. The Cermak Road Chamber of Commerce, who announced on ...

Cinco De Mayo Parade. May 5, 2024. Address: Cermak Road from Damen Avenue to Marshall Boulevard Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a parade in downtown Chicago. The parade will take place on Cermak Road ...

Cinco de Mayo parade cut short after report of shots fired along route The Chicago Fire Department says it didn’t transport any wounded people.

"Chicago's Pizza has been a staple in the community for over 25 years, and we're excited to partner with Tacotlán to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style," said Flores, who is the owner of Chicago's ...

Cruz Blanca and Leña Brava in Chicago's West Loop are teaming up to open their shared patio at 900 W. Randolph St. for an all-day fiesta to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.