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Festival de La Villita
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Friday to Sunday; September 7-9, 2012 |
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Friday: 6pm to 11 pm | Saturday: 2pm to 11pm | Sunday: 2pm to 11pm |
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Little Village, 26th and Kostner | Chicago |
| Beneficiary: |
Little Village Chamber of Commerce |
Chicago's Hispanic community will celebrate Mexico's independence from Spain--and South-of-the-Border culture--at the 23rd annual Festival de La Vilita (Little Village Festival) at 2600 S. Kostner in the Little Village neighborhood.
Attracting thousands--and wildly popular with families and children--the three-day event is the Midwest's premier outdoor gala of Mexican culture. Admission is free.
Among the more than 100 vendors will be neighborhood restaurants serving up authentic Mexican cuisine. There will also be music as well as artisans, entertainment for kids and carnival rides. In addition, there will be appearances by TV and radio personalities.
On Sunday, the festival is the end location of the 26th Street Parade, one of Chicago's largest parades and one of the biggest celebrations of Hispanic culture in the U.S. That parade starts at Albany (3100 W) at Noon on Sunday and proceeds west on 26th Street to Kostner.
A portion of festival proceeds benefit the Little Village Chamber of Commerce.
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Friday
5:45 p.m. - Adventureros de Tierra Caliente
7:00 p.m. - Sangre Nortena
8:30 p.m. - Banda Prestijio
9:45 p.m. - Banda Vergel
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Saturday
3:00 p.m. - Fuerza de Corazon
4:30 p.m. - Reyes del Norte
5:45 p.m. - Xelencia de David de Anda
8:25 p.m. - Kareem Lopez (former lead vocalist of AK-7)
9:45 p.m. - Raul Sandoval
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Sunday
2:00 p.m. - Tamborazo Banda Terre
3:00 p.m. - Dezatados
4:25 p.m. - Escuela de Rancho
5:45 p.m. - Reencuentro Musical
7:00 p.m. - Alexia Lopez
8:25 p.m. - Alkatraz de la Sierra
9:45 p.m. - Esmeralda Ugalde
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Mexican Independence Day Parade
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Little Village Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate the Annual 26th Street
MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
Sunday, September 9, 2012
12:00 p.m.
The Fiestas Patrias celebration illuminates the Mexican culture with a vibrant and colorful atmosphere. Corporations, businesses and government agencies participate in the parade demonstrating its great marketing mechanism. The annual parade attracts over 500,000 live spectators and over a million consumers that tune in for the television broadcast.
For more information, including how to participate, call the Chamber today at 773.521-5387.
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Sponsorship & Marketing Opportunities
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Looking to connect with active consumers at this event? For pricing and a customized benefits package,
please contact Norine Smyth at 773-584-6684 or Laura Wilke at 773-584-6669.
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Still have questions regarding event logistics? Please contact
Veronica Carrillo at 773.584.6657.
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Click here for more information and applications on how to exhibit at this event and others. If you have additional questions, please contact Veronica Carrillo or at 773.584.66757.
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