With Forbes magazine including Chicago’s historic Pilsen on its 2018 list of “The 12 Coolest Neighborhoods Around the World.” and digital media, Time Out compiling a list based on their 2019 survey of “The 50 coolest neighbourhoods in the world” ranking Pilsen #10, and in 2024 18th Street was in the top 30 ‘Coolest Streets in the World’ according to Time Out.
The same goes for the Mole de Mayo Festival. From just a few food stands and local musicians performing in a little plazuelita, the concept of uniting people and communities through mole has become a Traditional celebration.
In 2024 the three-day fest will be located on 18th Street between Morgan and Halsted Street. The festival includes an open-air mercado that will be bustling with local merchants, crafters, and artisans. You will also find music, dancing, smells of savory mole dishes, and the excitement from the lucha libre wrestling that makes for an authentic recipe of a unique festival-style atmosphere.
Be part of the 15th annual Mole de Mayo 2024 on May 24 - 26, 2024
Festival is held in the heart of Chicago’s Mexican community, PILSEN 18th Street & Halsted Street. Mole de Mayo is a 3-day outdoor festival bringing you the best food and music.
Lucha Libre + Live Music + Arts & Crafts
*MOLE COOK-OFF
The Mole de Mayo Festival wouldn't be complete without the Mole Cook-off competition, in which local restaurant chefs compete for two awards:
1. Mole de Mayo’s Best Mole Award
2. People’s Choice Award
Apply to perform: https://forms.gle/tV5vk3MtRTQS4sot8
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MOLE DE MAYO is presented by Economic Strategies Development Corporation (ESDC)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1800 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608-3415, United States
