It is Cinco de Mayo, but unfortunately, the annual The small village procession has been canceled. Celebrations, however, occur in Chicago.
What led to the cancellation of the Senko de Mayo offer
According to the organizers, the small village procession was canceled due to deportation concerns.
While the main anxiety is safety, this step will cost companies and community money.
Organizers say that the cancellation of this year will be canceled The Chamber of Commerce costs about $ 1.5 million.
Small companies that depend on crowds to eat and shop will also lose from 5 to 6 million dollars. Companies in society have already loses money, some have decreased by 60 % since the beginning of the year.
The Guerrero Auto reform witnessed a decline in customers.
“We had high clients from Fenzolanz, Columbian, Cubin, various other races, Mexican as well. We have seen this amount of customers has decreased since the Trump administration,” said Erika Cruz.
“I think it is important to be safe now from sorry,” said Hector Escobar of the Sermak Road Trade Chamber.
The organizers said they are planning to return the event next year.
Where do you celebrate Senko de May?
Companies in Pilsen and Little Village are still celebrating Cinco De Mayo with food and special drinks, so there are still many reasons to support local companies. There are also many other places to enjoy Vita in the rest of the city.
In the Volton Market, Carnivale Restaurant celebrates by serving dishes and Latin -inspired cocktails, starting at 5 pm
The MLK skiing and bowling center will host skiing and bowl from 5 to 8 pm, as taco sandwiches are available for purchase.
Cruz Blanca and Leña Brava celebrate the day with taco sandwiches, craft beer and live music in the joint Randolph Street.
In Bucktown, Marz CommuniI Brewing and Manchaamantiles starts the annihilation season with the launch of Cinco De Mayo for the new beer cooperation, Maiz Dorado, from 5 pm to 9 pm
Cafe El Tapatio at LakeView will have live mariachi music that begins at 7 pm and festive feelings throughout the day.
Senko de Mayo celebrates Mexico in 1862 over France during the Battle of Bouella. However, the holiday is not the Day of Mexican Independence, which is scheduled to be held on September 16.
