Chicago-based mariachi band makes history at Bears game while performance sparks online commentary

Mariachi Herencia de México made history Monday night as the first mariachi band to perform the national anthem at Soldier Field.

Mariachi Herencia de México performs the national anthem before the Chicago Bears play the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field on Sept. 28, 2026. The band consists of young musicians from across the U.S. and Mexico. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

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White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Astros in the third inning in Game 1 of the wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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White Sox pitcher Grant Taylor yells in celebration of a 6-3 win over the Astros in Game 1 of the wild-card series Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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