Fiestas Patrias in Aurora a celebration of culture, music and more

Aurora's Fiestas Patrias celebration goes on despite ICE raid fears

The Aurora community held its first Fiestas Patrias parade in six years this weekend. However, turnout was lower than anticipated.

Fiestas Patrias in Aurora a celebration of culture, music and more

Antonia Jaquez of Yorkville said she was born in Durango, Mexico, and was excited to come to Aurora for the two-day Fiestas Patrias celebration in the city this weekend that focused on her native culture. “I’ve come here many, many times. I like everything – the music, the food, everything about it,” she said as she stopped to get a T-shirt that was promoting the event. “I think it’s great that the city highlights our culture and brings it here.…