Celebrate 215 years of Mexico’s independence with processions, music, dance, and civic ceremonies. Here’s all you need to know about the main Mexican Independence Day celebrations in four U.S. cities-from Port Richmond Avenue on Staten Island to the historic Cesar Chavez corridor in East Los Angeles.
New York City: Port Richmond Avenue Parade in Staten Island
Sunday, September 14, 2025
12:00 PM – Parade kickoff
2:00 PM – Parade concludes
Location & route
- Starts at La Colmena, 774 Port Richmond Avenue
- Proceeds west along Port Richmond Avenue to Bennett Street
Highlights
- Organized by La Colmena, which aids day laborers and immigrant workers
- Beautifully decorated floats, folkloric dancing troupes, live mariachi music, and vendors from the community
- Free and open for all
- Streets closed from Trantor Place to Bennett Street to allow for safe viewing of the parade
Chicago: 54th Annual 26th Street Parade in Little Village
Sunday, September 14, 2025
12:00 PM – Parade begins at the Little Village Arch on 26th Street & Albany Avenue
3:00 PM – Parade ends at Kostner Avenue
Route & features
- Two-and-a-half miles through Chicago’s energetic Mexican-American enclave
- Theme is “Pride and Power: Our Strength, Our Legacy”
- Over 400,000 spectators expected along 26th Street between Albany and Kostner
- Community floats, high school mariachi bands, folkloric dance groups, charmeña equestrian units, and civic organizations
- Free admission; local businesses offer food and crafts stalls along the route
Los Angeles: 79th Annual East LA Parade & Festival
Sunday, September 14, 2025
10:00 AM – Step-off at Cesar E. Chavez Avenue & Mednik Avenue
1:00 PM – Festival kicks off on Mednik Avenue, extends until 5:00 PM
Route & celebration
- The oldest and largest Mexican Independence Day parade in the nation
- Grand Marshal position held by José M. Hernández, Mexican-American NASA astronaut
- Paraded along E. Cesar E. Chavez Avenue with charros on horseback, antique cars, dance teams, and elected officials.
- Post-parade Fiestas Patrias festival on Mednik Avenue between Chavez and First Street will host food vendors, artisan booths, and entertainment for kids.
- The presence of LAPD, CHP, and community volunteers guarantees security and family fun.
Miami: Grito & Fiesta Celebrations (No Major Street Parade)
Miami does not have a large public street parade. Instead, civic ceremonies and festive gatherings are organized by the Mexican Consulate and an array of local establishments:
Consulate “Grito de Independencia” Ceremony
- Monday, September 15, 2025
- Civic act and speech by the Consul General
- Honors the historic call to arms (“El Grito”) at sunset.
South Beach “Fiesta” at Oh! Mexico
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Noon – Midnight
- Fiesta all day long across Oh! Mexico locations in South Beach
- $4 tacos (veg, pastor, baja chicken), $9 margaritas, $7 Mexican beers, tequila popsicles
- Live mariachi entertainment, all in a lounge atmosphere
- No official parade route; the celebration spans multiple venues along 16th Street and Ocean Drive.
Whether you march under the Little Village Arch, cheer on the charros in East LA, or join the “Grito” under Miami Beach’s neon lights, Mexican Independence Day 2025 promises spirited unity, rich cultural pageantry, and unforgettable community pride across some of America’s greatest cities.
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