Waukegan's Annual Fiestas Patrias Parade

Huge turnout of both spectators and participants as Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade, commemorating the Constitution of 1917, promulgated after the Mexican Revolution, on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

7th Ward Alderman Lisa May greeting families and friends during Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

9th Ward Alderman Ann Taylor greeting families and friends during Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Clearview Elementary School students showing their pride during Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Clearview Elementary School students showing their pride during Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan High School's cheering squad showing their pride and spirit during Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Friends and families came out waving their Mexico flags and celebrating during Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lake County States Attorney Mike Nerheim (right) greeting Waukegan locals during the annual Fiestas Patrias parade on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Huge turnout of both spectators and participants during Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade kicks off on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Students of Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep School showing their pride and spirit during Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Students of Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep School showing their pride and spirit during Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Students of Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep School showing their pride and spirit during Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Friends and families march in Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade showing their pride, heritage, and traditions on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Mariachi Estrellas under the direction of Kathleen Gudley (not shown) during Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Friends and families march in Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade showing their pride of their heritage and spirit on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Spectators line the street waving their Mexico flags as they celebrate their heritage and pride during Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Fernando Alonso of Waukegan with his son Fernando, 3, watch Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Ariana Alonso, 5, of Waukegan celebrates her heritage while showing her pride during Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Spectators line the street waving their Mexico flags as they celebrate their heritage and pride during Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Chinelo dancers celebrating their traditions during Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Chinelo dancers celebrating their traditions during Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Children dressed in traditional folk dance outfits celebrating their Hispanic heritage during Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Mexican heritage folk dancers celebrating their traditions during Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Mexican heritage folk dancers celebrating their traditions during Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade, commemorating the Constitution of 1917, promulgated after the Mexican Revolution, on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan's annual Fiestas Patrias parade, commemorating the Constitution of 1917, promulgated after the Mexican Revolution, on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)