Road closures and event details announced
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
- 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.
- Plum Creek Drive will be closed from William R. Latham Sr. Drive to Briarcliff Lane.
- The roadways will reopen by Monday, June 29.
- Sunday, June 28 (Grand Parade):
- University Avenue from Ward Field to S. Main Street (US Route 45/52) will be closed.
- S. Main Street will close from University Avenue northbound to Main Street NW (IL Route 102).
- Main Street NW (IL Route 102) will also be closed from S. Main Street to William R. Latham Sr. Drive.
- 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.
