LITTLE VILLAGE — The city’s largest Mexican Independence Day parade, held on Little Village’s 26th Street, carried on Sunday without a hitch despite the federal government’s immigration enforcement efforts in the city.

Thousands of revelers packed the sidewalks for the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade, waving flags and blowing plastic horns. In stark contrast to the muffled turnout for Saturday night’s typically raucous car caravan celebrations, Sunday’s parade didn’t disappoint with a crowd only slightly smaller than typical, multiple parade-goers said.

“I think people just feel more comfortable going out during the day when they’re surrounded by people in the community,” said Damaris, who attended both Saturday and Sunday’s celebrations. “I have family members afraid to go o

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