Obama greets WNBA players as fans get excited for All-Star Game in Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n“Pilsen is known as the heart of Chicago, so yeah, you know, it just feels good. It’s a good vibe, just seeing everyone here, hanging out,” said Gilberto Dominguez.<\/p>\n
Soila Macias, another festivalgoer, said, “This is my country. This is my people, my food. I feel like this is my town.”<\/p>\n
The festival was one of several major events taking place across Chicago during a busy summer weekend. Other attractions included a Karol G concert at Soldier Field, Gospel Fest at Millennium Park and the Savannah Bananas at Wrigley Field.<\/p>\n
“The food, the energy, the fun, the love of the people. You just can’t get no better than this,” said Shanelle Brandon, who attended Fiesta del Sol.<\/p>\n
As the festival continued in Pilsen, visitors celebrated the neighborhood’s culture, heritage and community spirit during a summer weekend filled with events across the city.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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