“Celebrating America’s Birthday Since 1911” 

 
 
 
 
May 3, 2010 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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  Padraic Swanton – Lake Bluff 4 of July Parade Committee
A 501 (c) (3)    publicity@lb4july.org
CHARITABLE 
ORGANIZATION 
  Save the Date: The 100th Lake Bluff 4th of July Parade is Coming
 
Officers 
Lake Bluff 4th of July Parade Committee Urges Residents to Plan Ahead

Deb Dintruff  LAKE BLUFF – The Lake Bluff 4th of July Parade Committee, working to celebrate
President  the 100th Lake Bluff 4th of July Parade to the level it deserves, is thrilled to announce
Terry Lesser 
that a weekend of events has been confirmed for 2010. From an ice cream social and
Vice President 
block party to the Pancake Breakfast and the parade itself, this July 4th weekend will
be unlike any of the previous 99.
Paul Lemieux 
Secretary  The schedule of events for the 100th Lake Bluff 4th of July Parade weekend is:
William T. Dobbins  Friday, July 2nd
Treasurer   “100 Parades Village Block Party” 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
 
 This community-wide event is the first of its kind. In addition to bands
 
Board of Directors 
ranging from patriotic to contemporary, the 100 Parades Village Block Party
will feature games for kids, a beverage oasis offering beer, wine and non-
Daria Andrews  alcoholic choices as well as a Taste of Lake Bluff from 11 of Lake Bluff’s
restaurants.
Julie Athenson 

Carol Gilbert   Saturday, July 3rd

Rudy Iberle    “Ice Cream Social on the Village Green” 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
 “35th Annual Fireman’s Ball” in Blair Park 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
David Lee  

Kathy Mullenbach  Sunday, July 4th

Matt Nielsen    39th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast 6:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
 Children’s Parade Assembles at Village Market 9:15 a.m.
Andrew Rosa 
 Opening Ceremonies 9:40 a.m.
Kim Schineller   Children’s Parade Steps Off from Village Market 9:50 a.m.
Charlie Spencer    The 100th Lake Bluff 4th of July Parade 10:00 a.m.
 Family Fair in Artesian Park Sponsored by the Lake Bluff/Lake Forest
Padraic Swanton  
Community Church 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
   Firehose Games at Rosenthal Field Noon
 
 Mixed Doubles Tennis Finals at Artesian Park 1:00 p.m.

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P.O. Box 211              Lake Bluff              Illinois 60044              www.lb4july.org              info@lb4july.org 
 “Celebrating America’s Birthday Since 1911” 
 
“This year, we're providing a spectacular Village Block Party, where all
you do is show up, for the food, beer, wine and music, and cozy seating for
you and your family and friends. That's happening on Friday, July 2nd at 5-
10pm. A free Ice Cream Social follows that on Saturday, July 3rd from 3:30
p.m. to 5pm. We hope that at the end of Sunday, after a fantastic parade,
you feel you have experienced the best of Lake Bluff,” said Deb Dintruff,
president of the Lake Bluff 4th of July Parade Committee. “We, as a
committee, are humbled and inspired by your generous support that makes
it possible to provide this to our community.”

While the 100th Lake Bluff 4th of July Parade weekend will feature one-of-
a-kind events for the family, it will honor tradition and the past as well.
Community favorites like the Fireman’s Ball and the Family Fair will
remain the definitive events they have been for years. The Lake Bluff 4th of
July Parade Committee has partnered with local businesses and civic
organizations to present a comprehensive weekend of events in honor of
Independence Day in the Village.

“If there was ever a year to celebrate the Village and our Independence
Day, its for the 100th Lake Bluff 4th of July Parade,” Dintruff continued.
“Bring the whole family uptown on Friday, July 2nd and kick-off a weekend
of fun and celebration in honor of ‘100 Parades’ in 2010.”

The Parade is sponsored and organized by the Lake Bluff 4th of July
Committee with logistical, and other support from American Legion Post
510. The Committee is a registered 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization of
community volunteers.

If you want to march in or volunteer during the parade, or want more

information on the event, please visit www.LB4July.org.

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Note for editors: Historical and recent photos of the parade are
available upon request. Please email Carol Gilbert at
crviolin@aol.com with your request.

P.O. Box 211              Lake Bluff              Illinois 60044              www.lb4july.org              info@lb4july.org