Chicago Puerto Rican parade, festival back together in Humboldt Park for 1st time in 2 years

It is a Chicago custom crammed with a lot pleasure and heritage

Residents and political leaders waved the island’s flag proudly down what’s often known as Paseo Boricua, a stretch of Division Road close to Western.

“I am simply very completely satisfied and proud to be celebrating my tradition, born and raised right here in Humboldt Park,” mentioned Shacora Hawkins. “So, I am very completely satisfied to know the parade returned this yr. It is only a nice day to rejoice group, household, and simply being right here in Chicago beneath the good climate.”

Chicago Puerto Rican Pageant and parade return to Humboldt Park in June

This yr’s parade honors the fiftieth anniversary of the Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican Excessive Faculty, which began within the basement of a constructing the neighborhood.

It is the primary time in two years the Puerto Rican pageant and the parade are being celebrated inside the identical weekend.

“I see now that we’re extra collectively due to what occurred with COVID,” mentioned Maria Trujillo.

It is a weekend stuffed with Puerto Rican pleasure with meals, music and rides.

“Being Boricua, Puerto Rican, puertorriqueña signifies that we’re sharing with everybody, not simply Puerto Ricans, however all Latinos. And, for me particularly as knowledgeable in increased ed, it is about training, empowering our group,” mentioned Maria Llobiz.

Division Road between Sacramento and Western will stay closed till Sunday evening because the festivities proceed. Meaning when you plan to return out, you are going to need to be affected person. There will probably be a complete lot of visitors, however not plenty of parking spots.