Mexican Independence Festival 2026
Date and Time
Saturday Sep 12, 2026
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Dear Friends and Community Members,
Lake County Cultural Association NFP warmly invites you and your family to join us for the Mexican Independence Festival 2026 – El Grito de Independencia!
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
📍 Waukegan Harbor & Marina / On the Rocks
175 S. Harbor Place, Waukegan, IL 60085
🎟️ Free Admission
Come enjoy a wonderful day celebrating Mexican culture, heritage, and community with live music, folklórico dancing, Aztec dancing, delicious food, and family-friendly entertainment.
The Civic Ceremony and El Grito de Independencia will be presented by the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago and will include a special presentation by the Banda de Guerra of Chicago
Featured entertainment includes La Nueva Sonora Santanera, Mariachi Nuevo México, Grupo DesControl, Ballet Folklórico Tayahua, Ballet Folklórico Erandi, Ballet Folklórico México en la Piel, Danza Azteca Quetzalcóatl, Chinelos de Morelos, and more!
A heartfelt thank-you to all our generous sponsors and collaborating partners for helping make the Mexican Independence Festival possible. Your support, dedication, and commitment to our community allow us to celebrate and preserve our Mexican culture and traditions. We truly appreciate each and every one of you!
Please bring your own folding chair and join us as we celebrate the beauty, history, and traditions of México.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Warm regards,
Mario Garcia
President
Lake County Cultural Association NFP
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THE LAKE COUNTY CULTURAL ASSOCIATION NFP AND THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF MEXICO IN CHICAGO PROUDLY PRESENT "MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL 2026"
Enjoy this full day civic ceremony event led by the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago with live mariachi, traditional dancing, antique cars and great food.
LOCATION: On The Rocks, 175 S. Harbor Place, Waukegan A FREE EVENT
GOLD EVENT SPONSOR: AMERICAN PLACE CASINO
