By: Ashmar Mandou

The 44th Annual 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade and Festival kicked-off last Sunday to celebrate the restoration of the historic Little Village Arch and richness of the Mexican culture. The 26th street corridor was filled with many decorative floats that energized the crowd for hours. “We are thrilled to have participants join us in celebrating Mexican Independence Day on the 26th street corridor this year as well as the entire Little Village community, elected officials, business and community leaders as well as visitors,” said Julio C. Rodriguez, president of Little Village Chamber of Commerce.