Cinco De Mayo Parade Chicago 

Event Details

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Event Description

Event Overview: The Cinco de Mayo Chicago Parade is a fun and festive celebration of the Mexican army’s defeat of the French in Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. One of the most popular cultural events in Chicago, the Cinco de Mayo Parade Chicago takes place on May 6 @ noon, and stretches west on Cermak Rd. in Pilsen.

What to Expect: Expect authentic Mexican food vendors, colorful floats, great music, and maybe even a little tequila at the Cinco de Mayo Parade Chicago.

Festive Crowds: The Cinco de Mayo Parade Chicago is one of the most popular cultural events in Chicago, and brings out the party animal in all of us. Expect a good time when you attend the Cinco de Mayo Chicago Parade in Pilsen.

Dancing: With tons of great music and traditional Mexican outfits stretching down West Cermak Rd., you’ll encounter plenty of great dancing at the Cinco de Mayo Parade in Chicago.

Great Floats: Floats at the Cinco de Mayo Parade Chicago consist of plenty of red, white and green, and are constructed by schools, community organizations and companies from around Chicago.

Inside Knowledge: Arrive at W. Cermak Rd. 20 minutes before noon (when the parade starts) to get a premium viewing spot on the Cinco de Mayo Parade Chicago route.