Tens of thousands of people came on foot and in cars to Chicago's Loop, waving Mexican flags, lighting fireworks, playing music and 'drifting' in intersections. More partying is expected on Saturday night, but this time, partiers will be met by additional police tactics to keep traffic moving and people safe.
in the city are fine in moderation, but are not acceptable when they block streets and keep residents up all night, which is why police will be using new crowd control tactics on Saturday night.
The annual celebrations started on Thursday night and continued Friday night. Tens of thousands of people came on foot and in cars to Chicago's, waving Mexican flags, lighting fireworks, playing music and "drifting" in intersections. More partying is expected on Saturday night, but this time, partiers will be met by additional police tactics to keep traffic moving and people safe.
"We will be towing more cars," Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said, warning that cars might not be towed on the spot, but could be towed later – at a cost of $10,000. "Drag racing and drifting will not be tolerated. Those cars will be towed on the scene or at a later date under the new ordinance."
Brown said officers will be using "tire deflation devices" on Saturday night to put drivers who are dragging and drifting out of commission. There will also be road closures, some in conjunction with Illinois State Police. Closures will include downtown bridges and parts of DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Some exits off interstates including the Ohio Street exit will also be closed. Friday was the second night of partying for Mexican Independence Day in Chicago.
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