Today is Mexican Independence Day and last night people were showing their patriotism.

Driving west on Lawrence Avenue, everything from Kedzie to Pulaski was more or less a non-stop party.

People who do not live near a Mexican neighborhood may not understand how much energy is put into this.  It is similar to the Fourth of July.

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References:

https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/mexico/independence-day

https://nationaltoday.com/mexican-independence-day/

https://www.thoughtco.com/mexicos-independence-day-september-16-2136392

https://www.chron.com/food/article/El-Bolillo-Bakery-has-you-covered-with-delicious-15571452.php

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cry_of_Dolores