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 ...

Cinco de Mayo Parade in Little Village canceled 01:38. It's Cinco de Mayo, but unfortunately, the annual Little Village parade has been canceled.Celebrations, however, are happening in Chicago.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

A great Cinco de Mayo in Chicago is never far away. The city has an abundance of Mexican restaurants just waiting for you and a group of friends to comandeer their patios and guzzle down some of ...

Cinco de Mayo (or "5th of May") commemorates the Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Here in Chicago, there are a number of festivities and events ...

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Mexican-American heritage in the United States at one of these Chicago events for kids. Parks, restaurants, malls, and more are putting on events for kids to get them ...

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a choose-your-own-rim margarita station at Mercadito. Mercadito. Cinco de Mayo at Mercadito. Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. 108 W. Kinzie St., 312-329-9555 ...

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.

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.