Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais is proud to welcome back the Bourbonnais
Friendship Festival celebrating its 51st year Wednesday, June 24 through Sunday, June 28, at
The Grove at Goselin Park – 700 Main St. NW. This year’s theme “We the People Celebrate
America” coincides with the 250th birthday of the United States of America.
In preparation for the five-day community tradition, the following temporary road closures will be
in effect:

• Beginning Sunday, June 21:
o William R. Latham Sr. Drive will close from Main Street NW (IL Route 102) south
towards Stratford Drive East. The Briarcliff Professional Center will remain open
and accessible for patrons.
o Plum Creek Drive will be closed from William R. Latham Sr. Drive to Briarcliff Lane.
o The roadways will reopen by Monday, June 29.

• Sunday, June 28 (Grand Parade):
o University Avenue from Ward Field to S. Main Street (US Route 45/52) will be
closed.
o S. Main Street will close from University Avenue northbound to Main Street NW (IL
Route 102).
o Main Street NW (IL Route 102) will also be closed from S. Main Street to William R.
Latham Sr. Drive.
o Closures will take place from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Bourbonnais Friendship Festival offers fun for all ages, including carnival rides, concessions,
a royal court contest, live entertainment, bingo, a 5K run/walk, fishing derby, fireworks and the
Bourbonnais Fire Protection District’s annual fish fry fundraiser.

Presale tickets are now available at local Bourbonnais banks. A sheet of 22 tickets is $20, and
the tickets never expire. Available while supplies last.

Celebrate 51 years of friendship and friendship! View the full event schedule at
www.bourbonnaisfriendshipfestival.com.

Media Contact:
Lindy Casey
Communications Director
Village of Bourbonnais
600 Main St. NW
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 802-5325
caseyl@villageofbourbonnais.com