Mexican Independence Festival 2026

Name: Mexican Independence Festival 2026
Start: Saturday, September 12, 2026
End: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Location: Waukegan Harbor and Marina / On the Rocks

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at noon-10 p.m.

Waukegan Harbor and Marina / On the Rocks
175 S. Harbor Place
Waukegan, IL 60085
Website

Come enjoy a wonderful day celebrating Mexican culture, heritage and community with live music, folklórico dancing, Aztec dancing, delicious food and family-friendly entertainment.

The Civic Ceremony and El Grito de Independencia will be presented by the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago and will include a special presentation by the Banda de Guerra of Chicago.

Free Admission

For more information, call 847.224.3133

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Mexican Independence Festival 2026

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at noon-10 p.m.

Waukegan Harbor and Marina / On the Rocks 175 S. Harbor Place Waukegan, IL 60085 Website

Waukegan Harbor and Marina / On the Rocks
175 S. Harbor Place
Waukegan, IL 60085
Website