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Celebrate Mexico Fest May 5-7 at Navy Pier!
In partnership with Consulado General de México en Chicago & The Government of Jalisco, over 30 artisan vendors from Mexico will be arriving to form a “mercadito” (marketplace) across Navy Pier.
Mexico Fest is free to all ages and families to enjoy music and dance performances from Mexican artists as well as exciting workshops for kids.
The opening ceremony takes place in the Fifth Third Bank Family Pavillion on May 5th. The celebration continues May 6-7 with performances in the Culture Corner.
Event Schedule:
Friday, May 5
Location: Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion
– 4:00PM-4:30PM – Opening Remarks from Navy Pier, General Consulate of Mexico in Chicago
and Government of Jalisco
– 4:30PM-5:00PM – Ballet Folklorico Sones Mexicanos
– 5:00PM-6:00PM – Mariachi Cuatro Vientos
Saturday, May 6
Location: Culture Corner
– 1:00PM-2:00PM – Ballet Folklorico Mitotiani
– 2:00PM-4:00PM – “Puro Jalisco” Children’s Workshop by Patricia Dominguez
– 3:00PM-4:00PM – Mariachi Estrellas de Chicago
– 4:00PM-5:00PM – Mando De Jalisco
Sunday, May 7
Location: Culture Corner
– 1:00PM-2:00PM – Ballet Folklorico Infinity
– 2:00PM-3:00PM – Isabella Mota
– 3:00PM-4:00PM – Generacion Especial
– 4:00PM-5:00PM – La Reserva
Schedule subject to change.