Mexican Independence Day Celebration

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Name: Mexican Independence Day Celebration
Date: September 16, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Event Description:

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day along Camino Clark, one of Chicago’s State-Designated Cultural District celebrating the Mexican heritage and culture of Clark St. from Howard St.to Devon Ave.

The celebration begins at GROW/PROGRESANDO, 7056 N. Clark St., where attendees can pick up a complimentary tote bag filled with promotional items, special offers and treats from participating businesses. Then, explore Camino Clark and enjoy special promotions at participating businesses throughout the corridor.

Pick Up Your FREE Camino Clark Tote Bag | 2–5 pm
Start at GROW/PROGRESANDO, 7056 N. Clark St., and pick up a Camino Clark tote bag filled with goodies, promotions, and special offers from local businesses. FREE totes available while supplies last.

Follow Mariachi Mexico Lindo | 4–6 pm
Starting at 7056 N. Clark St., follow the Mariachi Mexico Lindo south to Lunt, then back north to Clark & Estes, with 8 musical stops at local businesses along the way!

Mariachi Mexico Lindo Schedule:
2:30 – AKAY Tacos, 7360 N. Clark St.
3 p.m. – Parkside Gyros & La Casa Vieja, 7355 N. Clark St.
4 p.m. – GROW, Lucky Devil Tattoo, Pillo Hair Salon & JP Check Cashing, 7056 N. Clark St.
4:15 p.m. – Tamales Lo Mejor De Guerrero, Gomez Auto Radiator & La Choza, 7024 N. Clark St.
4:30 p.m. – Casa Roman & Catalina's Flower Shop, 6978 N. Clark St.
4:45 p.m. – La Michoacana Chicago, 7001 N. Clark St. (sidewalk facing Clark St.)
5 p.m. – Alteza Insurance, 7031 N. Clark St.
5:15 p.m. – Rocky's Tacos & El Famous Burrito, 7043 N. Clark St.
5:30 p.m. – Azteca Produce & A&R Electronics, 7067 N. Clark St.

Come celebrate Mexican heritage, discover local businesses and enjoy the sights and sounds of Camino Clark this Mexican Independence Day.

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Location:
GROW/PROGRESANDO entrepreneurial training center
7056 N. Clark St.
Date/Time Information:
​Wednesday, September 16, 2026
2 - 6 p.m. 
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