The Chicago Dia de los Niños (CDDLN) committee and the Chicago Public Schools have been leading the annual and city-wide Chicago Día de los Niños/Celebrating Young Americans Parade & Celebration in the Pilsen community since 2003.

There are over 2,500 children and their families, and volunteers who participate in the parade and its activities. The CDDLN has partnered with the Chicago Park District and over 30 community organizations, government entities such as Chicago Police Department, Chicago Public Library, IDCFS, and schools, museums, and businesses to provide a fun, memorable and safe parade and free activities at Harrison Park.

This year the National Conference of Puerto Rican Women Northern Illinois Chapter and the Latin American Motorcycle Association partnered in providing 300 toys for the children who participated in the parade. We want to take this opportunity to thank Carlos Rosado,Mario Nieves, their membership for their contributions and collaborative efforts in which took place at Benito Juarez Community Academy and High School for a successful event.

The purpose of the event was to empower and advocate for children by providing educational and cultural activities that bring together families and their communities