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Fiesta del Sol kicks off in Pilsen

By FOX 32 News
Published  July 27, 2023 8:52pm CDT
Chicago
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Fiesta del Sol kicks off in Pilsen

A major free festival is underway in Pilsen. The Fiesta del Sol features a carnival, more than 100 booths, and some great food.

CHICAGO - The largest Latino festival of its kind in the country is underway right here in Chicago. 

Fiesta del Sol spans eight blocks in the heart of Pilsen.

Organizers say the four-day festival draws more than 1.5 million visitors and has become a major economic engine for local businesses.

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"We always have amazing food. We have enchiladas, pambazos, tacos, a little bit of everything. This year we have two stages, we have our main stage and also a stage at Dvorak Park," said Blanca Acevedo, FDS co-chair.

The festival also features carnival rides, family-friendly art activities, free immigration consultations, a college fair and more.