Mole de Mayo Returns as a Live Festival

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Local News

Pilsen-based nonprofit, Economic Strategies Development Corporation (ESDC) announces the return of its largest event, Mole de Mayo Festival. Now in its 13th year, the only three-day outdoor mole cook-off event celebrating Latin American and Mexican culture will be held May 27 through May 29 and will take place on 18th St. (Blue Island Ave. and Ashland Ave.) in the rich and diverse Pilsen neighborhood located on the Lower West Side of Chicago. Local, national, and international musical performances and acts will be featured at three stages along with the ever-popular lucha libre (wrestling) ring which will be on full display, giving festival-goers a taste of the hard-hitting, high-flying wrestling action up close. A new booth layout will feature food booths and open-air market in the center of 18th St. to accommodate traffic flow and give businesses more exposure during the festival dates. Pilsen Mural Tour, limited walking tours will be given by the veteran mural guide and Pilsen resident. Cost will include tour and t-shirt. All are invited to follow Mole de Mayo’s Facebook page and/or visit www.moledemayo.org.

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Local News

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Local News

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