Gurnee Days kicks off with dinner in mayor's honor
For the 45th year, Gurnee residents celebrated their community with the Gurnee Days festival.
During the celebration, which took place from August 10 to 13, residents enjoyed a wide variety of activities.
The theme of the festival this year was ‘Gurnee Days—Let's Play Ball!’ The motif acknowledges the Cubs' World Series win, as well as the fact that many Gurnee residents enjoy playing baseball in the city's parks.
The celebration kicked off with a testimonial dinner on the Thursday honoring Kristina Kovarik, Gurnee's mayor. She has been in public service for over 20 years. First elected in 1999 as a village trustee, she has held the office of mayor since 2005. She was delighted to discover how many residents support her work.
Friday’s events included a teen pool party, bike rodeo, rides, beer garden, food booths, and live entertainment. Many of these are so popular they take place each year. Saturday brought a 10K fun walk and race, as well as a golf tournament, open houses at the fire, police, and public works departments.
Saturday evening brought live bands and a fireworks display, while Sunday began with the annual pancake breakfast hosted by the Fraternal Order of Police. At noon, the Gurnee Days Parade took place.
Parades and outdoor activities are ideal places for organizers to display banners, which add to the color and cheer of the day.
During the celebration, which took place from August 10 to 13, residents enjoyed a wide variety of activities.
The theme of the festival this year was ‘Gurnee Days—Let's Play Ball!’ The motif acknowledges the Cubs' World Series win, as well as the fact that many Gurnee residents enjoy playing baseball in the city's parks.
The celebration kicked off with a testimonial dinner on the Thursday honoring Kristina Kovarik, Gurnee's mayor. She has been in public service for over 20 years. First elected in 1999 as a village trustee, she has held the office of mayor since 2005. She was delighted to discover how many residents support her work.
Friday’s events included a teen pool party, bike rodeo, rides, beer garden, food booths, and live entertainment. Many of these are so popular they take place each year. Saturday brought a 10K fun walk and race, as well as a golf tournament, open houses at the fire, police, and public works departments.
Saturday evening brought live bands and a fireworks display, while Sunday began with the annual pancake breakfast hosted by the Fraternal Order of Police. At noon, the Gurnee Days Parade took place.
Parades and outdoor activities are ideal places for organizers to display banners, which add to the color and cheer of the day.