Jaycees Seek Participants for Fourth of July Parade and Expo

The Palatine Jaycees are looking for individuals or organizations that are interested in participating in Palatine's Fourth of July celebration, Hometown Fest, to be held July 2nd through July 5th this year at Community Park by Palatine Road and Northwest Highway.

"This is the community's celebration and we want everyone involved," said Danielle Green, 2020 co-chair of the Festival. "We have openings in the Parade and the Arts & Crafts, Business & Charity Expo. Applications for all Fourth of July events are available on the Palatine Jaycee Hometown Fest website at www.hometownfest.org."

The parade will be held on July 4th at 11:00 AM. There are openings for groups who would like to enter a float or simply march in the parade. Entries in the parade will cost $75.00 for charities and organizations and $125.00 for businesses.

"The Arts & Crafts, Business & Charity Expo will have over 60+ exhibits of pottery, jewelry, photography, sculptures and paintings," said this year’s co-chair Courtney Kulig. "As in the past, in addition to arts and crafts, we will have a business expo as well as a charity expo for non-profit or not-for-profit organizations."

The Arts & Crafts, Business & Charity Expo with run two days, July 4 and 5th. Exhibitors will be assigned a 12' X 12' space on a first come, first serve basis. An arts & crafts booth will cost $100, a business booth will cost $180 and a charity expo booth will cost the charitable organization $20.

"Hometown Fest is one of the best known and attended events in the area," said Green. "We have a number of different sponsorship opportunities available that will get the sponsor's name in front of tens of thousands of local residents while supporting this community's favorite project. If you would like to discuss becoming a sponsor, email sponsorship@palatinejaycees.org."

Every year, the Palatine Jaycees conduct numerous programs to serve the community and accumulate funds for operation of the chapter and community events, grants and scholarships. Included in these projects are this Hometown Fest (Fourth of July festival), Christmas tree sales, Easter Egg Hunt, STEM Fair and others that benefit the Palatine community.

The Palatine chapter of the Jaycees has more than 130 members and is one of the largest of the 40 chapters throughout Illinois. The Jaycees give individuals ages 21 to 40 the opportunities to develop personal and leadership skills while serving their communities. The Palatine chapter has been recognized locally and internationally for their efforts.

For further information on the Palatine Jaycees, membership, or any of their sponsored events visit their web site at http://www.palatinejaycees.org, email them at info@palatinejaycees.org.