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Glenview's Independence Day Celebration Wrap-Up - July 4, 2008
Click here to view photos of this year's celebration
» A Message from the Independence Day Celebration Commission
» Parade Entry Winners
» Hometown Hero Nomination Letters
» Buy a Glenview Tote Bag
A Message from the Independence Day Celebration Commission
On behalf of Glenview’s Independence Day Celebration Commission, I would like to thank the residents and businesses of Glenview for helping to make this 4th of July one of the best ever. We have heard many people tell us that they truly enjoyed the parade and fireworks. It was great to discover all the wonderful Hometown Heroes we have in our community who help to make Glenview such a special town. It appears that our redline "Safeside" campaign to help keep children safe along the parade route worked out well. We’d also like to thank the Park District staff, Village Police and Fire Departments for their support and hard work to make our festivities a safe and fun event.
This wonderful day would not be possible without the generous donations from Glenview families and businesses. Thank you for your support. If you still would like to make a donation you can click here to make a donation online or send one to the IDCC (Independence Day Celebration Commission), Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Avenue Suite P., Glenview, IL 60026.
See you next year on July 4!
Kay Laurie
2008 IDCC Chairperson
Parade Entry Winners
The following entries were chosen by the judges as the best in their respective categories:
- Best Musical/ Variety/ Novelty Group: Happ Movers
- Best Business Entry: Kohl’s Children’s Museum
- Best Neighbor Group: Glen Oak Acres
- Best Adult Group: Chicago 2016
- Best Youth Group: Glenview Stars Hockey Team
- Best Community, Service or Church Group: Glenview New Church and School
- Judges' Choice Award: Henley Street
Congratulations to the winners!
Hometown Hero Nomination Letters
We received so many wonderful nominations, it was impossible to eliminate any, so all of the nominees were chosen to ride on the Hometown Heroes float in the parade. They included:
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To learn more about what makes these people so special, click here to read their letters of nomination.
Buy a Glenview Tote Bag
Now you can support Glenview's July 4th Celebration and do your part to help the environment by purchasing a Glenview Tote Bag. Made of sturdy, 100% recycled woven material, with plenty of room for groceries, beach gear, or picnic fare, these bags are the must-have accessory for Summer 2008 in Glenview. Priced at a low $5 per bag or 5 bags for $20, they can be purchased at Park Center, the Glenview Senior Center, the Glenview Park Golf Club, Glenview National 9 Golf Club, The Grove Store, the Wagner Farm gift shop and the Glenview Park District Administration Office. Get yours today before they're all gone!
100% of the proceeds go toward funding the Glenview 4th of July celebration. Tote bags have been underwritten by The Glen Town Center in generous support of the Glenview July 4 Celebration.