Festivalgoers enjoy 2025 Fiesta Del Sol in Pilsen despite poor air quality across Chicago area
Share and Follow

CHICAGO (WLS) — Fiesta Del Sol continued Friday in Pilsen.

Community members are enjoying one of the largest Latino festivals in the country.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

Friday was the first day of August, and Chicagoans know it’s only a few weeks before summer is over. Some took advantage of the day at Fiesta del Sol.

“I like the fact that we have choices,” festivalgoer Tonya Johnson. “All this delicious food to choose from I’m not sure what we are going to eat yet but we’ll see.”

Some childhood friends attended Fiesta Del Sol Friday.

“I love the memories with it, because I used to, we used to come with like a lot of friends,” festivalgoer Marcela Chavez said.

The annual four-day festival in Pilsen along Cermak will draw more than a million visitors. While the temperatures may be great for the outdoor free festival, the air quality is not.

Jimmy Tello, the manager of Xurro, hopes people can tolerate the conditions to enjoy the weekend.

“I definitely think people should inform themselves,” Tello said. “We encourage people to still come out, enjoy themselves, enjoy the Fiesta Del Sol.”

Maria Gaytan is a nurse with Alivio Medical Center. She urges people with chronic respiratory issues to heed warnings and limit time outside.

“Opt for wearing a mask… N95 mask try to keep your time outside not more than an hour, and if you do have rescue medications, make sure you have them available,” Gaytan said.

SEE ALSO | Immigration enforcement concerns ahead of Fiesta Del Sol: ‘Prepared to protect’

If there is an air quality health issue, or something else, Fiesta visitors can get help from staffers.

“The ambulances are set up on two key points on opposite ends of the Fiesta, and the people you should be looking for people you should be looking for is the security,” Gaytan said. “You’ll notice they have the pink shirts.”

Fiesta del Sol began Thursday and goes until Sunday at 10 p.m. It is free to the public.

Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Marine who murdered little girl, 6, to be executed in Florida

Florida to Execute Former Marine Convicted of Murdering 6-Year-Old Girl

A former Marine, found guilty of murdering a six-year-old girl over 40…
Patty García launches campaign for Illinois' 4th Congressional District after US Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García's controversial exit

Patty García Steps into the Spotlight: Campaigning for Illinois’ 4th Congressional District Following Chuy García’s Departure

CHICAGO — On Wednesday, Patty García officially announced her candidacy for the…
Trove of Epstein emails confirm 'Andrew and Virginia' photo is REAL

Revealed: Bombshell Emails Confirm Authenticity of Andrew and Virginia’s Infamous Epstein Photo

In a shocking revelation, Jeffrey Epstein, the notorious financier, confirmed the authenticity…
Georgia judge declares city ordinance banning guns in unlocked cars as 'unenforceable'

Georgia Judge Rules City Gun Storage Law in Cars Cannot Be Enforced

In a significant legal decision on Wednesday, a judge in Georgia dismissed…
The commander who stared down Al Qaeda now has a new mission

Decorated Commander Who Faced Al Qaeda Embarks on a New Challenge

The morning of October 12, 2000, dawned still, hot, and tranquil at…
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after fall

Senator John Fetterman Hospitalized: Latest Updates on Pennsylvania Democrat’s Condition After Fall

In 2022, while campaigning for the Senate, John Fetterman experienced a stroke,…
Last-minute addition to Congress spending bill could criminalize THC drinks

Congressional Spending Bill Surprise: Potential Ban on THC-Infused Beverages Looms

Proponents warn that this legislative change could severely impact the burgeoning hemp…
Search for Melodee Buzzard: Mother of missing Santa Barbara County girl appears in court today on unrelated charge

Melodee Buzzard in Court: Unrelated Charges Amid Search for Missing Santa Barbara Girl

The search for nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard commenced on October 14 after a…