Incident:2025-10-25 Chicago IL Old Irving Park Halloween Parade Disruption by Federal Agents
| Date | 2025-10-25 |
|---|---|
| Time | |
| City | Chicago |
| County | Cook County |
| State | Illinois |
| Country | United States |
| Location details | Old Irving Park neighbourhood, Chicago (children’s Halloween parade route) |
| Facility | |
| Agencies involved | U.S. Border Patrol; U.S. Department of Homeland Security oversight |
| Operation type | Immigration enforcement raid with crowd control measures (tear gas, arrests) |
| Status | Verified (video footage reviewed; credible media reporting) |
| People affected | Multiple residents and parade-attendees (including minors) |
| Arrests reported | Several (exact number not publicly confirmed) |
| Detentions reported | Unknown |
| Deportations | Unknown |
| Injuries | Some injured (including a U.S. citizen reportedly with broken ribs) |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Agents at the scene | At least ? (not publicly named) |
| Vehicles at the scene | Federal enforcement vehicles (roadblock setup) |
| Verification | Video evidence and ABC News investigation |
| Key sources | * “Border Patrol agents under fire for allegedly disrupting children’s Halloween parade in Chicago.” ABC News, Oct 27 2025. |
Summary:
On October 25, 2025, federal agents from the U.S. Border Patrol conducted an immigration enforcement operation in the Old Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago during a children’s Halloween parade. Residents reported that the parade was interrupted, with video showing agents deploying tear gas, tackling and arresting individuals—some of whom were U.S. citizens—outside homes decorated for Halloween. A 67-year-old U.S. citizen driver was reportedly dragged from his car, pinned to the ground, and later suffered broken ribs and internal bleeding.
Agencies and units involved
- U.S. Border Patrol
- Oversight by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Timeline
- 2025-10-25 — Enforcement action occurs during the Halloween parade in Old Irving Park, Chicago.
- Oct 27, 2025 — ABC News publishes an investigation and video footage.
Sourcess
Notes
- Victim identities withheld where appropriate; multiple parade attendees and bystanders involved.
- The use of tear gas and enforcement during a children’s event has raised serious concerns about proportionality, safety and community impact.
- The number of agents involved is unspecified; further reporting may clarify exact figures and unit designations.