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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO


                          PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
                        AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY

ITEM TITLE:
                                AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 7.B.
Mexican Independence Day Festival & Parade
                                   COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: June 15, 2026
2026
Special Event Permit Application
                                    COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: June 15, 2026Despertar Latino


STAFF REVIEW: Kelley Chrisse, AICP, CEcD     SIGNATURE__________________________


ITEM SUMMARY:
Despertar Latino seeks approval of the attached 2026 Mexican Independence Day (MID) Festival and
Parade which is proposed to take place Sunday, September 13 in the Downtown. The Special Event
Permit Application, which includes the requests of the City, has been reviewed and approved by staff
from the Police, Public Works, Business & Community Relations, and Community Development
Departments as well as the West Chicago Fire Protection District. The Special Event Permit Application is
attached.

As outlined in the Funding Agreement, Despertar Latino is responsible for all aspects of planning,
organizing and managing the event while the City provides financial support as well as in-kind services.


ACTIONS PROPOSED:
Staff recommends approval of the Festival and Parade as proposed, contingent upon submittal and
approval of required insurance documentation.


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
This item is being presented to the Public Affairs Committee for consideration prior to the City Council
meeting.