Chicago's annual Cinco de Mayo parade in Little Village, scheduled for Sunday, May 5, 2024, was canceled due to gang violence, including reports of gunfire. The decision was made by city officials following a large fight between gangs near the parade route at S Rockwell St and Cermak. The Chicago Police Department responded to the incident, making several arrests and seizing firearms. Viewer discretion was advised for unedited footage of the violence. The cancellation affected other nearby celebrations, including the parade in Pilsen. The violence led to an early end to festivities on the city's West Side.
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Cinco De Mayo celebrations on the city's West Side ended early on Sunday afternoon after reports of violence in the area. https://t.co/Crx0mPrnQ8
The city canceled today's Cinco de Mayo parade in Little Village due to gang violence, CPD says. Shots fired, guns seized, arrests made. “This is what happens when the mayor doesn’t do nothing,” bystander says. https://t.co/V1gud8nTmo
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UNEDITED RAW VIDEO: Large fight between gangs Sunday, May 5, 2024 near the cancelled Cinco de Mayo parade in Chicago, Illinois near S Rockwell St and Cermak. Be advised that there is foul language and viewer discretion is advised, there were arrests by Chicago Police. Several… https://t.co/EQQrXcm6it
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