Lemont Seeks Nominations For St. Patrick's Day Parade Queen

LEMONT, IL — The Village of Lemont is seeking nominations for Queen of the 28th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade to be held on Saturday, March 9, at 1 p.m. in historic downtown Lemont. The village said nomination letters must be received by Feb. 1.

Nominations should be submitted to the Village of Lemont, 418 Main Street, Lemont, IL 60439, Attn: St. Patrick's Day Parade. The contest is open to Lemont residents, high school juniors through second year college students, preferably of Irish heritage. The candidate must demonstrate an active involvement in school service organizations and/or community service activities.

The village said the nominee who is chosen will reign as Queen of the 28th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and lead this year's parade in a horse drawn carriage.

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