September 13, 2017
(Left to Right) Carmela Vargas, President of Mexican Patriotic Club; Martin Castro, Esq; Susan Garza-Sadlowski, 10th Ward Alderwoman; Yolanda Corona, Member
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Mexican Patriotic Club Kicks-off Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with parade
Vargas, President of the organization said, “The parade was well attended and had lots of volunteers.” She also said, “She liked to thank State Senator Donne Trotter (IL 17th Senatorial District), State Representative Marcus C. Evans Jr. (IL 33rd Representative District), Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL 2nd Congressional District), and several aldermen for their support.” According to Vargas, State Senator Trotter handed out candy to the children along the parade route.