People driving around to celebrate Mexican Independence Day led to gridlocked traffic on some downtown Chicago streets.
Crowds on Michigan Avenue caused gridlock on some downtown streets overnight. Chicago police said there were no arrests and there will be extra patrols this weekend.Downtown Chicago's streets were packed with traffic Thursday night into Friday morning, with people driving around to celebrate Mexican Independence Day.
Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communication sent an alert that said: "We ask that everyone be cognizant of your neighbors and respectful of others while celebrating and realizing there are critical functions that exist for the well-being of all."These celebrations have appeared to grow in recent years, making their way from the neighborhoods into the Loop.
More cars were driving around with flags, and some individuals set up different stands to sell food and decorations. Celebrations are expected to last through the weekend like previous years, and will include people heading to the 10th annual Pilsen Fest Saturday, along with the Mexican Patriotic Parade Sunday near 87th Street.
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