Canceled Cinco de Mayo parade impacts Little Village businesses for second year
Business owners say the canceled Cinco de Mayo parade dampens what is typically a time to celebrate Mexican culture in neighborhoods like theirs.
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Business owners say the canceled Cinco de Mayo parade dampens what is typically a time to celebrate Mexican culture in neighborhoods like theirs.
Combined with rising costs for operating businesses, owners say this is a difficult time for them.
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For the second year in a row, organizers have cancelled the Cinco de Mayo parade in the Little Village neighborhood, over concerns about federal immigration enforcement efforts.
Community leaders in Little Village said they were surprised to see the parade canceled this year, as ICE activity has not been as intense.
Parade organizers said they stand by their decision to cancel the parade, which would have been held this past Sunday.
Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's 1862 victory over France during the Battle of Puebla.
Organizers say canceling this year's parade will cost the Chamber of Commerce about $1.5 million.
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Immigration fears have forced Little Village to cancel its annual Cinco De Mayo parade, and while the primary concern is safety, the move will cost businesses and the community money.
Immigration fears have forced Little Village to cancel its annual Cinco De Mayo parade, and while the primary concern is safety, the move will cost businesses and the community money.
The Cermak Road Chamber of Commerce said the Mexican community in Chicago is worried about raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Organizers said Thursday that the Trump administration’s immigration policies are to blame for the cancellation.
Chicago police said 27 people were taken into custody after the violence forced a reroute of the parade.
Sunday's Cinco de Mayo parade was marred by gang violence after shots were fired on the parade route in Little Village. CBS 2 Investigators dug into what led to the arrests of at least 27 people.
The day took a turn after gunfire was reported near the parade route.
The day took a turn after gunfire was reported near the parade route.
Manager Rafael "Rafa" Soto shares what guests can expect and some recipes for those celebrating Cinco de Mayo.
Mario Hernandez, gallery education coordinator with the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen, explains the history behind Cinco de Mayo and the celebration of Mexican traditions and contributions in the U.S.
You can check it out at the Colores Mexicanos store along the Magnificent Mile at 605 North Michigan Avenue.
