It's that time of year again-- the spring event of the year got its party on!
TacoTime had a deal for their tacos! They were only 59 cents! WOOO! Who doesn't love tacos?!
Sales were everywhere as Mexican restaurants and citizens all around celebrated the Mexican independence day, which ironically is in September.
Live music, arts and crafts, and much more was brought about to help in the celebrating. Streets were closed off, restaurants lowered, and people were gathering from all about.
Typically in the small town of Sycamore, Illinois, the Romero family owned restaurant Taxco presents a fiesta with local teenage bands, mariachi bands, traditional dancers, and food from their menu. There's also a moon-walk, face painting, a mini petting zoo, and local business such as Tails come to show off what they got. People of all ages come to this celebration. This year, the party was held on Sunday May 1st from noon till evening.
I have personally gone to a few of these "block parties" and had a blast. It is truly a good reason to reunite with old friends, get deliciously prepared Mexican food, and dance along to all different kinds of music. I have had a lot of food from Taxco and would definitely refer it to anyone who has never been there, and not just because I am good friends with the owner's daughter.
However, this day also brings up many debates on immigration, especially in Arizona. The heat is on as citizens everywhere recall that around this time last year the immigration law from Arizona came up.
Yet, many Mexican corporations and citizens have put it on the back of their list of things to worry about, relax, and party.
By: Becky Welc
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