Street closures possible in Chicago amid Mexican Independence Day celebrations NBC Chicago [Video]

Emergency officials in Chicago are warning of the potential for significant travel impacts, including street closures, during celebrations of Mexican Independence Day and the El Grito festival in Grant Park this weekend.

According to a new alert from the Office of Emergency Management and Communications, those celebrations are expected to kick off on Friday night and continue through the weekend, with Mexican Independence Day falling on Sept. 16.

City officials are asking residents to be respectful of neighbors and communities during the celebrations, which typically include car caravans and other events throughout the area.

Residents who live in or visit the downtown area are also asked to be alert for increased traffic in the area, noting that city officials may have to close downtown roads or divert traffic to control flow.

In the event that access to the Central Business District is limited due to the celebrations, a series of …