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Message from the Chamber
This Saturday is St. Patty’s in Forest Park
We’re not expecting half a million people like they are in Dublin, but attendance at our St. Patrick’s Day Parade is just as impressive for a town of our size. And if the current forecast holds, this could be the largest crowd yet.
We host the parade early in March (typically two weekends before St. Patrick’s Day weekend) for a couple of reasons: to help ensure we don’t compete with local or city parades for entrants or attendance, and to drive business to Forest Park before the ‘official’ St. Patrick’s Day/St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
People often remark that the weather would be better if we moved the date up, but that’s not how Chicago-area weather rolls. For example, we’ve had 70-degree weather on parade day, with temperatures in the 20’s the following Saturday. Over the last 27 years, it’s gone the other way of course, but Forest Park St. Pat’s Parade Day parade-goers are in it for the long haul so we always have a great turnout. So, no matter the weather, we hope to see you there!
As with any event we host, sponsors are key to making the parade happen. Their support allows us create an entertaining
line-up that includes entries like Medinah Shriner’s parade units who receive an honorarium for participating. Event sponsorship also supports the overall work of the Chamber.
Huge thanks to this year’s main sponsors: Title Sponsors: Village of Forest Park, O’Sullivan’s Public House; Ironworkers Local 1, Rework Office Furniture and Speaker Emaunel ‘Chris’ Welch and Liuna Local One. Advertising Sponsors: Advanced Orthodontic Specialists, Parkway Dispensary, Mohr Oil, McDonald’s Forest Park, Shanahan’s, Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Republic Services, Fatduck Tavern and Grill, Riveredge Hospital, Currie Motors and Burke Beverage. Shamrock
Sponsors: Scratch Public House, Robert’s Westside, Original Hooters, Chicago White Sox, Dot Doc, Dog Den Chicago, Our Planet Automotive, Friends for Owen J. Shelby, Grace Lutheran School, and Mid-America Carpenters Region Council. Leprechaun Sponsor: Citizens for Judge Debjani Desai.
I also want to thank every single member of the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce for their support. Together with the Village and other key organizations, we all work together to keep Forest Park strong. Happy parade day and happy St. Patrick’s Day to one and all.
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20 February 28, 2024 A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration! Special Advertising Section The Village of Forest Park wishes everyone a very Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy the parade and celebrate at one of our many local businesses. Commisssioner Jessica Voogd Commisssioner Ryan Nero Commisssioner Michelle Melin-Rogovin Commisssioner Maria Maxham Mayor Rory Hoskins 517 Desplaines Avenue • Forest Park, IL 60130 • 708-366-2323 • Fax 708-488-0361 State Farm Bloomington, IL 2001878 Surprisingly great rates right around the corner. I’m your one-stop shop for the service you deserve at a price you want. Call me for surprisingly great rates and Good Neighbor service right in your neighborhood. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® Individual premiums will vary by customer. All applicants subject to State Farm® underwriting requirements. Hanson Insurance Agency Inc Mark P Hanson, Agent 7601 Madison Street Forest Park, IL 60130 Bus: 708-689-4035 State Farm Bloomington, IL 2001878 Surprisingly great rates right around the corner. I’m your one-stop shop for the service you deserve at a price you want. Call me for surprisingly great rates and Good Neighbor service right in your neighborhood. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® Individual premiums will vary by customer. All applicants subject to State Farm® underwriting requirements. Hanson Insurance Agency Inc Mark P Hanson, Agent 7601 Madison Street Forest Park, IL 60130 Bus: 708-689-4035 State Farm Bloomington, IL 2001878 Surprisingly great rates right around the corner. I’m your one-stop shop for the service you deserve at a price you want. Call me for surprisingly great rates and Good Neighbor service right in your neighborhood. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® Individual premiums will vary by customer. All applicants subject to State Farm underwriting requirements. Hanson Insurance Agency Inc Mark P Hanson, Agent 7601 Madison Street Forest Park, IL 60130 Bus: 708-689-4035 State Farm Bloomington, IL 2001878 Surprisingly great rates right around the corner. I’m your one-stop shop for the service you deserve at a price you want. Call me for surprisingly great rates and Good Neighbor service right in your neighborhood. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® Individual premiums will vary by customer. All applicants subject to State Farm® underwriting requirements. Hanson Insurance Agency Inc Mark P Hanson, Agent 7601 Madison Street Forest Park, IL 60130 Bus: 708-689-4035 Hanson Insurance Agency Inc Mark P Hanson, Agent 7601 Madson Street Forest Park, IL 60130 Bus: 708-689-4035 I’m your one-stop shop for the service you deserve at a price you want. Call me for surpisingly great rates and Good Neighbor service right in your neighborhood. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Indiviudal premiums will vary by customer. All applicants subject to State Farm underwriting requirements. Contact Circulation: Jill@forestparkreview.com or (708) 613-3340 Spread a little luck with the gift of a print subscription!
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