Navy Pier, in partnership with the General Consulate of Mexico in Chicago and the Government of Jalisco, is excited to announce Mexico Fest, which will take place May 5-7. Navy Pier will host over 30 artisan vendors from Mexico to form a “mercadito” (marketplace), free performances by Mexican musicians and dancers and exciting workshops for children.
Tentative schedule as follows:
Friday, May 5
Location: Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion
- 4pm – 4:30pm – Opening remark from Navy Pier, General Consulate of Mexico in Chicago and Government of Jalisco
- 4:30 – 5pm – Ballet Folklorico Sones Mexicanos
- 5pm – 6pm – Mariachi Cuatro Vientos
Saturday, May 6
Location: Culture Corner
- 1pm – 2pm – Ballet Folklorico Mitotiani
- 2pm – 4 pm “Puro Jalisco” Children’s Workshop by Patricia Dominguez
- 3pm – 4pm – Mariachi Estrellas de Chicago
- 4pm – 5pm – Mando De Jalisco
Sunday May 7
Location: Culture Corner
- 1pm – 2pm – Balie Folklorico Infinity
- 2pm – 3pm – Isabella Mota
- 3pm – 4pm – Generacion Especial
- 4pm – 5pm – La Reserva