Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS)

El Grito de la Independencia!

Event Type: Festival/Celebration
Sponsor: Maize Mexican Grill, The University YMCA. Cosponsored by: Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Location: Maize at the Station. 100 N Chestnut St, Champaign, IL 61820
Date: Sep 15, 2023 4:00 - 10:00 pm
Views: 311; El Grito de Independencia at Maize at the Station!
We cordially invite you to Champaign-Urbana's open event celebrating El Grito De Independencia. It is our goal to showcase and highlight Mexico's true and only Independence Day to our diverse community while allowing our Latin community and guests to celebrate it's heritage and culture.

Enjoy live music, arts and craft vendors and traditional folkorico dancers throughout the evening starting at 4PM. As well as traditional crafts for children and bilingual Storytelling.
Maize will be providing authentic Mexican cuisine, drink, and libations from their food truck and patio bar. The culmination of the event will be the traditional El Grito at 10PM. We look forward to seeing you there!

Tickets for El Grito de Independencia at Maize at the Station are free! You still need to get tickets to attend and you can upgrade to VIP tickets at checkout if you want them! Get tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/el-grito-tickets-707565466357