Mexican Independence Festival 2026🇲🇽/Festival Independencia de México 2026🇲🇽

🇲🇽 Join us for the Mexican Independence Festival 2026! 🇲🇽
Celebrate El Grito de Independencia at this vibrant outdoor festival hosted by the Lake County Cultural Association NFP at ON THE ROCKS.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: 175 S Harbor Pl, Waukegan, IL 60085

🎉 Event Features:

• 🎶 Live Entertainment:
  • DJ Paco / DJ Paco Jr.
  • Danza Azteca Quetzalcoatl
  • Ballet Folklórico México en la Piel
  • Ballet Folklórico Herandi
  • Ballet Folklórico Tayahua
  • Chinelos
  • Mariachi Nuevo México
  • Grupo DesControl
  • Sonora Santanera
• 🚗 Classic Cars Display
• 💫 El Grito Ceremony led by the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago, featuring a special performance of the American National Anthem by the daughter of Miguel Arellano.
• 🏆 Cultural Recognition Ceremony to honor individuals preserving and sharing Mexican traditions, music, and dance.

Admission: Free Entry / Entrada Gratis

🌟 Thank you to our Gold Sponsor, American Place Casino, and all our collaborating partners for making this cultural celebration possible.

🇲🇽 ¡Que Viva la Independencia!
🇲🇽 ¡Que Viva Nuestra Cultura!
🇲🇽 ¡Que Viva México!