A clean-up is underway after Mexican Independence Day celebrations led to road closures in the Loop, the Chicago Police Department said.
It was a night of chaos Friday in the Loop as revelers celebrated Mexican Independence Day took over the streets.
Some of the crowds with cars were draped in flags with music blasting. Some people set off fireworks and other people in the crowd danced and waved flags in the street. Police ramped up patrols through the night, with some officers in riot gear trying to manage congestion. 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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