Larry Dominick President at The Town of Cicero | Facebook Website
Larry Dominick President at The Town of Cicero | Facebook Website
The Town of Cicero came alive with vibrant colors and joyous celebration on September 15th, as residents gathered for the much-anticipated Mexican Independence Day parade. Starting at noon along Cermak Road, the annual event attracted families, friends, and visitors from across the area, uniting to celebrate Mexico’s rich heritage and culture.
The parade was a lively display of Mexican pride, featuring elaborately decorated floats, traditional music, dancers in bright, ornate costumes, and a sea of Mexican flags proudly waving in the sunshine. The community buzzed with excitement as marching bands played, performers danced in sync, and children cheered, caught up in the festive spirit.
Cicero President Larry Dominick stood proudly among the crowd, watching the parade with a big smile. “We celebrate every culture in our town,” Dominick said, reflecting on Cicero’s diverse community. “This is very important to everyone who’s Hispanic, and it’s a beautiful day. It makes for a beautiful parade, and I hope everybody enjoys it.”
The festivities extended beyond the parade, with carnival rides set up at 34th and Laramie for a four-day festival, adding even more fun to the celebration. “There’s a lot of carnival rides at the festival,” Dominick noted. “I’m just very happy every time we hold an event. God’s always with us. We have a big event tonight—El Grito—and we’ll be busy all day. It’s a pleasure to do this for our residents, and I’m glad we can.”
First Lady Diana Dominick also expressed her excitement. “It is a pleasure to be here celebrating one of the most important dates in Mexican history,” she said warmly. “It’s an honor to be here with everything we do in Cicero to celebrate this day. The floats, the costumes—everything is beautiful. Long live Mexico!”
The festivities concluded on Sunday; over four days a total of 35,000 people joined the town to celebrate Mexican Independence Day.
As the afternoon wore on, the festive atmosphere continued with residents enjoying authentic Mexican food, carnival games, and time spent with friends and family. The energy was contagious and Cicero once again proved its commitment to community and culture.
It was a day to remember filled with laughter, music, and pride—a true testament to Cicero’s celebration of its diverse community.
View more photos on the parade at Facebook.com/TownofCicero
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