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Dia del Niño
In 1995 The National Museum of Mexican Art (formerly known as the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum) started its first children’s celebration in observance of Mexico's national holiday, Día del Niño (Day of the Child), which is celebrated on April 30th. The event was such a great success that the Museum decided to repeat this fun celebration while finding larger venues each year to accommodate the rapid growth in attendance. In 2004, CLOCC (Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children) collaborated with the Museum in an effort to create awareness regarding the alarming increase in obesity among children. The Museum wanted to reach the community and inform them of the health concerns that parents should know about their children. As a result, the festival was moved to its new home at the UIC Pavilion where we saw a record breaking attendance of over 12,000 people!
The Chicago Día Del Niño Family Festival has now grown to become the largest celebration of this holiday in the US. This children’s celebration dedicated to promoting healthy living among children using fun interactive games and art activities, fitness activities that include free prizes, health screenings, raffles, and even live entertainment from well known performers like Jose Luis Orozco. The Chicago Día del Niño Family Festival takes place each spring during the month of April and is kicked-off with a fun, 2-mile health walk to the UIC Pavilion. This festival is definitely an event you should not allow your child and family to miss!
Below you can view the 2007 Día del Niño Family Festival |
