Lemont Keepataw Day Announces Parade and Fest Plans for 2024

The 72nd Annual Lemont Keepataw Day Parade will take place during Labor Day Weekend on Sunday, September 1st, 2024, at 1 p.m. in historic downtown Lemont. This year’s parade theme is Village of Volunteers, honoring the many individuals and organizations in the Lemont community who work tirelessly to provide support and assistance to others. Local community members, organizations, and businesses are invited to participate.

The parade will be followed by a Fun Fest at 2 p.m., featuring live bands, food and beverage vendors, an artisan market, family-friendly activities, games, and more!

The lineup of bands will include Grungeworthy from 2 to 4:30 p.m., Anthem from 5 to 7:30 p.m., and headliner Maggie Speaks from 8-11 pm.

• Individuals and organizations who wish to sponsor the parade and be acknowledged on the website, social media, and on the parade day can visit this page of the Lemont Keepataw Day website to learn more and submit a sponsorship application: https://www.lemontkeepataw.com/sponsorships.html
• Individuals and organizations who would like to walk in the parade or create a parade float can visit this page of the website to learn more and register: https://www.lemontkeepataw.com/parade-registration.html
• Nonprofit organizations who wish to host a kids' game can visit this page of the website to learn more and sign up: https://www.lemontkeepataw.com/game-hosts.html
• Fun fest organizers are also looking for volunteers to help on the event day. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please visit this page: https://www.lemontkeepataw.com/volunteer.html
• Food vendors wishing to secure a Food Vendor booth should email info@lemontkeepataw.com.
• Crafters and makers wishing to secure an Artisan Market booth should email entertainment@lemontkeepataw.com.

The Lemont Keepataw Day Committee, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) arts, culture, and humanities organization made up of local community members, coordinates the event each year.

Named in honor of Potawatomi Chief Keepataw, whose nomad tribe settled in the region near what is now Lemont, the event began as a downtown Lemont festival in 1950, eventually adding a parade. Lemont was originally named Keepataw and changed its name over the years to Athens and then to Palmyra before becoming Lemont in 1850.

To learn more, visit https://www.lemontkeepataw.com...