French Heritage Day

On Saturday, September 27th, step back in time and celebrate 150 years of the Village of Bourbonnais! French Heritage Day will bring history to life with engaging performances and interactive demonstrations throughout the day, starting at 9:00 a.m.

From traditional music, kids games, and storytelling to live reenactments and cultural showcases, guests of all ages will experience the rich history and French roots that shaped our community. Join us as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the future of Bourbonnais.

EVENT ITINERARY:

• 9:00 a.m. – Opening ceremony with posting of colors by Scout Troup #361 of Bourbonnais, Scout Troup #319 of St. George, Scout Troup #300 of Kankakee and Crew #319 of Bradley; Theatiki Fife and Drum Corps performance 
  • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. French-themed books for purchase from Rubber Rose Books; o French pastries for purchase from St. Rogers Abbey; o Explore the Stone Barn exhibit from the Kankakee County Historical Society & Museum
• 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Beverages for purchase from Rotary Club of Bradley-Bourbonnais
• 9:30 a.m. – Singing of national anthems by Tony Fightmaster including France, Canada and the United States
• 10:00 a.m. – Welcome by event organizer, Frank Koehler, and Bourbonnais Mayor Jeff Keast
• 10:10 a.m. – Jim Healy presents as Louis Jolliet and Solid Path Through Water
• 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. French cuisine for purchase by Bennett-Curtis Catering
• 11:30 a.m. – Father Tom Koys presents On the Trail with Father Marquette
• 12:30 p.m. – Theatiki Fife and Drum Corps performance
• 1:00 p.m. – Anne St-Jean of the Quebec Delegation speaks
• 1:15 p.m. – Le Compagnia Dance Troupe Musical Entertainment performance
• 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. French wine for purchase by The Lush Vine
• 2:15 p.m. – Olivet Nazarene University student, Anthony Roebuck, presents as Eusebe Sylvestre and From Quebec to Bourbonnais
• 2:30 p.m. – Theatiki Fife and Drum Corps performance
• 3:00 p.m. – Le Compagnia Dance Troupe Musical Entertainment performance
• 4:00 p.m. – Theatiki Fife and Drum Corps performance
• 6:00 p.m. – Bourbonnais Historical Society President, Dr. Jim Paul, presents HOORAY BOURBONNAIS II/Duex, a history of Bourbonnais pageant
• 8:45 p.m. – Finalé by Starlight Dance Academy and its award-winning performance Fun in the Sun followed by Bishop McNamara Catholic Schools concluding performance

Admission/Parking: FREE
Seating: Lawn chairs/blankets encouraged
Weather: Rain or shine

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HOORAY, BOURBONNAIS II/DEUX PROGRAM