It is a generational tradition for many families who came out to Humboldt Park, which has the largest Puerto Rican population in Chicago.
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the celebration of cultural heritage during the jam-packed parade. It also saw the Latin American Motorcycle Association revving their engines down the pavement in the parade, something they've done for decades.
"We're part of the parade. We're part of the organization. We volunteer for the community. That's what we're all about," said Ricardo "Rambo" Torres with the Latin American Motorcycle Association."It's definitely a beautiful experience. It's definitely something you want to see at least once in your life being a Puerto Rican Hispanic or a Hispanic in general.
If you can't make it out on Saturday night, there's still time to get in on the fun. The festival wraps up on Sunday night.
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