An "El Grito" festival is planned this weekend in Chicago, with thousands expected to attend Mexican Independence Day celebrations in Grant Park, Little Village and beyond. But what exactly does "El Grito" mean?

This is a special year for Tradicion por Siempre, the non-profit organization behind "El Grito," festival on Alisal St., in Salinas. As organizers expect thousands of people to attend, they also incorporated new attractions.

The sounds of a guitar and accordion from Chicago band, Los K-Bros, filled Grant Park Saturday afternoon, as thousands of revelers jumped inside bounce houses, browsed shops and sampled