– Von Steuben German Day Parade, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dearborn Street and Wacker Drive (afterward, stop by the 79th German American Fest at the intersection of Lincoln, Leland and Western Avenues, through Sunday); 847-647-9522.
– Mexican Independence Day Parade, noon Saturday, Dearborn Street and Wacker Drive (a great way to kick-off Hispanic Heritage Month); 312-744-3315.
– 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade, noon Sunday, 26th Street and Albany Avenue (ditto the above); 312-744-3315.
– Central American Parade, 2 p.m. Saturday, Dearborn Street and Wacker Drive (and yet another ideal Hispanic Heritage Month opener); 312-744-3315.
– Association House Puppet Parade, noon Saturday, Damen Avenue and LeMoyne Street (will travel through the Wicker Park/Bucktown neighborhoods in conjunction with the Around the Coyote Arts Festival, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Sunday); 773-276-0084, ext. 266.-
