HARUSH RAOL
CHICAGO: A group of Sikh community members from the northwestern suburbs of Chicago participated in the Labor Day Parade September 2 joining Illinois State Representative Michelle Mussman’s walking unit.
The Sikhs in their colorful turbans carrying US flags started with the parade on Wise Road, Schaumburg, and marched north on Summit Drive to the Septemberfest grounds at the Schaumburg Municipal Center.
“Our community must come out of its shell to participate in the mainstream American neighborhood events, meet people, local leaders and also support elected officials who support our community causes,” said Rajinder Singh Mago, the coordinator of the parade participants for the group
Schaumburg’s Septemberfest Parade has become a long-standing Labor Day tradition for many of the community members who line Summit Drive each year. Several homeowners along the two-mile parade route even throw coinciding lawn parties – complete with food and games – to watch the high school bands, youth sports teams, community organizations, local businesses and other entries pass by.
The Labor Day celebration draws approximately 250,000 people to the event.
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