26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade
Dates: September 8, 2019
Location: Little Village
Hours: 12N
Attendance: 200,000
Demographics: 100% Latino Families
Beneficiary: Little Village Chamber of Commerce
Admission: Free
Overview:
Celebrating its 50th year in the heart of Little Village, the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade, Chicago’s Mexican community commemorates that country’s independence from Spain in 1810. As one of the city’s largest parades, it draws tens of thousands of spectators.
Community groups, schools, local businesses and corporate friends all have floats in this lively and colorful spectacular display of Mexican pride. The parade’s end point is Fiestas Patrias on 26th Street and Kostner where a huge festival includes live music from two stages, International and National music headliners, wide variety of authentic food and one of the largest carnivals in the Midwest.
Sponsorship Opportunity
Sponsorship of the largest event in Chicago’s Mexican Community showcases your company’s support for the community while impacting approximately 200,000 Mexican families
Target 200,000 Mexican American families in a relaxed, friendly environment.
• The sponsorship Benefits Menu includes but is not limited to:
• Naming rights to the event.
• Premium parade position.
• Media inclusion- television broadcast and print.
• Dedicated or shared e-blasts.
• Website presence and links.
• Stage signage
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Pilsen Food Truck Social
Wells Street Art Festival
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The Highland Park Festival of Fine Arts
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Naper Pride Fest
African Festival of the Arts
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African Festival of the Arts
Naperville Last Fling
Friends of Labor Festival
Fiestas Patrias (Festival La Villita)
Throwback Music Festival
Bourbon & Barbecue Festival
26th Street Mexican Parade
The Black Women's Expo
Taste of St Louis
El Grito del Delores
Chicago Taco Fest
Chicago's Oktoberfest
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Walk to End Alzheimer's
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Contact:
Norine Smyth
312.799.0354
nsmyth@sponsorchicago.com






