Chicago will pay tribute to the “Queen of Tex Mex” Friday night with a free Selena tribute concert.
The Selena tribute concert will take place at 6 p.m. Friday at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.
According to the National Museum of Mexican Art, organizer of the event, it is recommended to arrive early for this popular event.
“Get ready for an incredible Friday night as you sing and dance the night away to your favorite Selena songs,” an announcement for the event said.
The free event features a lineup of five artists, as well as hosts B96 radio personality Karla Hernandez and Univision Radio’s Omar Ramos, organizers said. Below is the full lineup of expected artists:
- Angelina Victoria a singer and songwriter from Chicago
- Irene Diaz is a Mexican-American singer, songwriter, and solo artist from Highland Park, California.
- Mariachi Sirens spotlights Chicago’s local talent with an all-female group known for performing their signature style of popular folk music
- The Black RosaThe Chicago alternative rock band
- Roxyo Sounds DJs at night
The organizers have released a playlist for the evening, which you can listen to here.
Discounted parking for the tribute concert is available at the Millennium Park Garage and the Millennium Lakeside Garage for $14, officials said. Souvenirs will be available for purchase on site.
The parade will take place a week before Chicago’s Mexican Independence Day celebrations. Organizers say Chicago’s Mexican Independence Day is one of the largest parades in the Midwest, drawing more than 400,000 participants and spectators to the heart of Little Village. For its 53rd year in 2024, the theme will be “Celebrando Nuestras Tradiciones,” officials said.
More information about Mexican Independence Day and El Grito celebrations in Chicago can be found here.
