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Op-ed: A celebration of Mexican culture in Chicago was used to hurt us

Op-ed: A celebration of Mexican culture in Chicago was used to hurt us
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Nostalgia and pride: The Chicago history of celebrating Mexican Independence Day by caravan

For many decades, since the early ’70s, there was a grandiose celebration for Mexican Independence Day in downtown Chicago; a majestic parade and a ceremony the night of Sept. 15 in Grant Park where people would gather with their flags and their pride to hear “El Grito,” from Mexican and city leaders. The event commemorated the cry of the Mexican people to rise against the Spaniards. It was .

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The Chicago history celebrating Mexican Independence Day by caravan

The Chicago history celebrating Mexican Independence Day by caravan
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