El Grito Chicago organizers announced the postponement of this year’s two-day festival and civic ceremony originally scheduled for Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14 at Grant Park in downtown Chicago. “This was a painful decision; however, with the heightened political tensions and given our location in downtown Chicago, we need to keep our community safe,” said German Gonzalez, Organizer, El Grito Chicago. “To proceed in spite of the advice we’ve received directly from city and state officials and potentially expose our community to becoming collateral damage would be irresponsible. That’s a risk we are not willing to take.” The safety and wellbeing of community members, festival attendees, performers, vendors, and staff remain the organizers’ unwavering priority. While organizers share the profound disappointment this decision will bring to the thousands who eagerly anticipate El Grito Chicago, they believe postponement is the most responsible action to ensure everyone’s safety.