Mexican Independence Day Parade

Dates: September 13-15,2024
Location: Grant Park, downtown Chicago
Hours: Fri: 5PM-10PM; Sat: 1PM-10PM; Sunday 1PM-9PM
Demographics: Mexican American families, Millennials
Components:

• Top name, international music headliners.
• Two stages.
•  Minimum of 60 artists, merchandise and authentic food vendors.
•  Elaborate kids area with games, activities and small rides.
•  El Grito celebration on Sunday.

Overview:

Presented by the US Hispanic Association in partnership with the City of Chicago and Chicago Park District, the Mexican Independence Day Festival is a big, elaborate cultural showcase for the city’s large and cohesive Mexican community.  Features include big name international entertainment and continuous music on the Petrillo Bandshell, a wide variety of authentic Mexican food vendors and restaurants, a shopping area filled with authentic merchandise and of course, a kids area with games, small rides and activities. On Sunday, an El Grito Celebration rounds out this festival experience.

This all makes for a truly huge and joyous celebration, backed by the City and by a festival committee that reads like a who’s who of important Mexican Chicagoans.

Sponsorship Opportunity

The Mexican Independence Day sponsor benefits menu offers sponsors a variety of ways to elevate, showcase and connect your brand to Chicago’s Mexican Community in a relaxed, friendly, beautiful setting.

The Sponsor Benefits Menu includes but is not limited to:

• Naming Rights to the event and event attractions.
• Logo inclusion in digital and print ads; collateral.
• Message inclusion in e-blasts sent to opt in data base of 60,000+.
• PR Inclusion.
• Signage.
• Stage Signage.
• Exclusive on-site sales. 
• On-site activation with varying footprint sizes ranging from 75’X40’ to 10’X10’.
• VIP live welcomes on various stages .
• Use of marks and logos.