Parade Winners Announced

The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank all who participated and helped with the successful Labor Day parade. Congratulations go to American Legion Auxillary Post #935 for their first place win in the non-profit category.

First Bank of Manhattan captured the first place award in the business category and did an excellent job of following the Disco theme of the parade.

Thank you to the many local groups participated with walkers, floats and an abundance of candy.

The combined Lincoln-Way Schools Band and the Manhattan Junior High School Band provided great selections. Their music filled the town with uplifting beats.

A great big thank you to the following sponsors who provided the evening’s beautiful fireworks which filled the night sky: Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, Berkots Superfoods, Country Financial, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 9, Pet Envy Spa, Ardan Autobody, Fabians Flooring, First Bank of Manhattan, IBEW Local 176 and NECA, The Computer Mechanic, State Rep Anthony Deluca, Eric Dudeck Masonry, Grand Prairie Animal Hospital, Image 360-Mokena, Kid Country Childcare, Kraus Cable, Lee Hansen of Coldwell Banker, Manhattan Elwood Public Library, Manhattan Firefighters Local 4991, Manhattan Township Historical Society and Museum, McGrath & Clark, Revolution Church and Vialdo Design Studio. We are looking foreword to such a great response for next year’s fireworks display.