Mexican Independence Day takes place this weekend, bringing with it a number of festivities, but with the celebrations also comes preparation for crowds and traffic — and a warning from city officials.
While OEMC noted that the city and police department have been preparing for the festivities, Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly issued an alert to downtown residents warning"there may be a large number of cars in caravans related to the celebration."
While Reilly and the city both noted that there are no street closures planned as of Thursday, outside of those slated for parade routes, some could be implemented should caravans arrive in the city. It's important to note that, in addition to the Mexican Independence Day festivities, several other major events will also be taking place this weekend, adding to the potential for traffic.
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