Meanwhile, in Chicago’s Democratic hell…
A Cinco de Mayo parade on Chicago’s Southwest Side was canceled Sunday due to a gang-related fight.
“To protect the safety of all participants, including families and children, the Cinco de Mayo Parade has been canceled,” police said. “This decision was made in consultation with CPD District 10, elected officials and parade organizers. Made later.”
—Chicago Police Communications & News (@CPD_Media) May 5, 2024
A massive fight broke out near South Rockwell Street and Cermak between the Latin Kings and a rival gang, the Satanic Disciples.
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Raw, Unedited Footage: A large fight breaks out between gangs near the canceled Cinco de Mayo Parade near S Rockwell Street and Cermak on Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Please note there is foul language, viewers are asked to use caution and Chicago police have made a number of arrests. Some… pic.twitter.com/EQQrXcm6it
— Kyle Mazza (@KyleMazzaWUNF) May 5, 2024
Officers arrested the gunman, according to police.
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Video: A fight breaks out between two groups near the canceled Cinco de Mayo parade in front of Pete’s Market near S Rockwell Street and Cermak on Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. pic.twitter.com/FFJWlSfth1
— Kyle Mazza (@KyleMazzaWUNF) May 5, 2024
ABC 7 Chicago reports:
A Cinco de Mayo parade on Chicago’s Southwest Side changed its route Sunday after reports of violence in the area.
The parade has a history of interruptions. The parade was not even held from 2018 to 2022 due to the coronavirus pandemic and a series of disagreements between organizers and city officials.
There remains considerable confusion over what exactly happened to disrupt the march.
At first glance, Sunday’s Cinco de Mayo parade looked like any other. The entire event was vibrant and colorful, with interesting musical performances representing different regions of Mexico.
“We actually discovered it earlier when we were walking to the National Museum of Mexican Art,” said march participant Jennifer Vasquez. “We asked someone before. We didn’t even realize it was happening.
What many march-goers didn’t notice was that the behind-the-scenes drama began about a half-hour before the parade was scheduled to depart from Cermak Road at Damen Avenue in downtown Chicago at noon. It was supposed to traverse a 1.2-mile route that ended at Marshall Avenue in the hamlet south of Douglas Park. Instead, a massive fight broke out in the parade area, leading police to issue a cancellation notice.
