St. Mary Orthodox Church Carnival Kicks Off Four Days Of Fun

PALOS HEIGHTS, IL—Summer carnival season is in full swing on the blessed grounds of St. Mary Orthodox Church for four fun-filled days at 6330 W. 127th St., Palos Heights. The carnival features a ton of family fun, food, church tours, live music, lots of carnival rides and games. Admission is $5, kids 5 and under are free (valid for one day only; no re-entry).

Enter the church parking lot through 127th Street and exit onto Ridgeland Avenue. If the lot is full, patrons will be directed to the overflow lot. To make your carnival experience more enjoyable:

• Entry with small bags, reusable water bottles (empty), and compact cameras
• Live stage music throughout the day
• Access to food and drink vendors, including a beer tent
• Guided church access, including tours
• Byzantine concert

SCHEDULE

Thursday, June 4

• Gates open, 5 p.m.
• Church tour, 7 to 7:30 p.m.
• Gates close, 10 p.m.

Friday, June 5

• Gates open, 5 p.m.
• Byzantine Choir Concert, 6 to 7:15 p.m.
• Church tour, 7:30 to 8 p.m.
• Vito Zatto Comedy Show, 8 to 10 p.m.
• Gates close, 10:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 6

• Gates open, 1 p.m.
• Fire truck visit, 2 to 4 p.m.
• Church tour, 2 to 2:30 p.m.
• Live concert: How Rude, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Great Vespers, 5 to 6 p.m.
• Church tour, 6 to 6:30 p.m.
• Levant Debkeh Performance, 7:30 to 8 p.m.
• Live Concert: Saed Khoury & Noor Kurdi, 8 to 10:30 p.m.
• Gates close, 10:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 7

• Noon, gates open
• Church tour, 2 to 2:30 p.m.
• Live Concert: Buckle, 3 to 6:30 p.m.
• Church tour, 6 to 6:30 p.m.
• Live Concert: Saed Khoury & Bara Talahmeh, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Levant Debkeh Performance, 7:30 to 8 p.m.
• Gates Close, 9 p.m.