Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at La Fiesta de Elgin on Saturday, Sepember 12, in downtown Elgin and at Festival Park.
The festivities begin with a morning car caravan through downtown at 11am, followed by an evening celebration at Festival Park from 4:30-10pm.
The free festival brings Mexican culture, music, food and family-friendly activities to Elgin, featuring a towering Angel of Independence, interactive art installations, piñata smash, authentic Mexican cuisine and more. Live entertainment includes Los K Bros, Sonora Tropicana, La Original Banda El Limón and Mariachi Sirenas, with DJ Eddy-P keeping the celebration going between performances.
The evening will also feature El Grito, the traditional call for Mexican independence, followed by a fireworks finale.
La Fiesta de Elgin is free and open to the public. For more information, visit ElginIL.gov/LaFiesta.
