Why Pilsen Feels Like Home
By Marquel Longtin
Partner & Chief Client Officer, Postman Law
I went to school on Chicago’s South Side. The neighborhoods here shaped who I am, both personally and professionally. The people, the energy, the sense of community – these aren’t just part of my past. They’re woven into my everyday life. Fiesta Del Sol, now celebrating its 53rd year, reflects that same spirit of grit, joy, and connection that first drew me to this city.
When Postman Law had the opportunity to sponsor the 2025 Fiesta Del Sol (held July 31 through August 3), it felt like more than just an event partnership. It was a homecoming. It was a chance to say thank you to a place that has given so much to me and to our firm.
A Festival That Mirrors Our Mission
- Free & Family-Friendly. Fiesta Del Sol welcomes more than a million visitors with no admission fee, making it the largest Latino festival of its kind in the Midwest ABC7 Chicago.
- Shared Values. This year’s theme “Protecting Our Families, Defending Our Rights / Protegiendo Nuestras Familias, Defendiendo Nuestros Derechos” aligns perfectly with our work as personal-injury lawyers.
- South Side Pride. Our support of ESPN Chicago’s Southside Baseball programming underscores our commitment to the neighborhood.
Four Days of Food, Fun, and First-Class Memories
My own festival agenda has evolved, these days I balance answering client calls with pushing a stroller, but some things never change:
| Crowd-Pleaser | 2025 Highlights |
| Rides | My kids’ runaway favorite: the Ferris wheel towering over Cermak Road. |
| Food | We ate our way through every taco stand, cooled off with watermelon agua fresca, and ended each night with funnel cake. |
| Activities | Morning yoga sessions, afternoon soccer matches, and late-night cumbia—because there truly is something for everyone. |
“Hope I Never Need You”—And We Totally Understand
Dozens of festival-goers grabbed our lavender Postman Law hats and joked, “I hope I never need your services.” We feel the same. No one plans for a crash or a defective product—but when the unexpected happens, knowing who’s in your corner matters.
What We Promise if You Do Need Us
- Fast, direct answers from real attorneys.
- Relentless advocacy for every dollar of compensation.
- Tech-powered updates so you’re never guessing about your case status.
See You Next Year, Pilsen
Watching festival-goers laugh reminds me why we’ll keep showing up—this year, next year, and every year after. Fiesta Del Sol isn’t just an event; it’s proof that community care and celebration can go hand-in-hand.
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