Chicago Parades

One Sunday we had to choose between the following activities: the Walk With Israel, a birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese or go to the Cinco de Mayo Mexican parade in Chicago.
This is going to prove our true allegiances here.
Do we support Israel? We’re Jewish after all. But it’s so goofy. But maybe Israel really needs our support. Maybe we should demonstrate this to our two little kids.
Should we go to a birthday party of our son’s school friend at an obnoxious restaurant?
Or should we go to a Mexican parade. My husband is Mexican. This would help our kids strengthen their Mexican connection, make them feel more united with Mexicans. It’s definitely more entertaining.
I am committed to going to parades in Chicago. It's great entertainment for the kids now that they stand semi-still. I’ve got to say, the Mexicans do it best.
I glanced at a Polish one. My critique: so-so.
The India Independence day parade was a mess. A bunch of guys in their civvies on a Dunkin’ Donuts float just didn’t cut it for me. It might have been appropriate, but the aesthetics were lame. Hey! What about some ethnic garb?!
The Mexican Independence Day parade in Chicago is incredible with legions of low riders, charros, motorcyclists, folkloric groups, politicians, freebies, and mariachis.
Hungry? Authentic Mexican restaurants line the route. The proximity of Mexican bakeries laden with hearty South of the Border donuts is a plus.
Let’s face it, parades are meant for kids – though adults love them too.
On my list this year: the South Side’s impressive Bud Billikin parade.
For more information check out the city’s website for dates and locations of parades:
http://egov.cityofchicago.org