September 12–14 Weekend Events in Chicago! 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade (Sept 14) Little Village: Chicago’s biggest Mexican Independence Day celebration with floats, music, and community pride Lakeview East Festival of the Arts (Sept 13–14) Lakeview East: 150 artists, live music on two stages, food, drinks, and block party vibes Division Street Farmers Market (Sept 12) Gold Coast: fresh produce, flowers, prepared foods, and unique Chicago-made products Mt. Joy Live (Sept 13) Unit