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“Her service, her advocacy, and her commitment to our city make her an outstanding choice. We are honored to have her lead this year’s parade.” #parade #grandmarshal

“The Mexican Patriotic Parade is the oldest parade in Chicago, held in the city’s oldest Mexican neighborhood and organized by the oldest Mexican organization in the Midwest,” said Carmela Vargas, president of the Mexican Patriotic Club. #parade

Governor JB Pritzker announced that Dr. Glenn Poshard, former Southern Illinois University president and longtime public servant, will serve as Grand Marshal for the August 22 event, themed “Adventure Awaits!” #parade

This year’s event holds special significance as it marks the first major community celebration under newly elected Mayor Sandra Alexander, the first woman to serve as mayor in the village’s history. #festival

The Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade begins at 7 a.m. to 8:25 a.m. with a complimentary community breakfast at the Grace Memorial Baptist Church, 1457 S. Kenneth Avenue, complete with a celebrity chef. #parade

"I am proud to participate in the largest African-American parade in the country again," Fioretti, a long-time civil rights lawyer said. #parade

Lake County is the only county included in the disaster proclamation, which is effective immediately and will remain in effect for 30 days. #highlandpark

Today we mourn with the people of Highland Park