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La Grange Park trustees back planning for June ‘60526’ community celebration amid budget questions
Summary
Trustees gave staff direction to continue planning a June 5, 2026 “Zip Code Day” celebration in Memorial Park, citing community benefits, but several trustees pressed staff to clarify costs, park-district permissions and funding options including sponsorships and vendor fees.
Trustees of the Village of La Grange Park on Dec. 13 directed staff to continue planning a community "Zip Code Day" festival set for June 5, 2026, while pressing for clearer cost estimates and agreements with the park district.
The administration committee presented a refined event concept that includes two live bands, family activities, a three-dimensional photo-op and food trucks in a beer tent. Staff told the board Memorial Park is being held for the date and that the village’s FY25–26 budget includes $5,000 in planning funds but most event expenditures would occur in FY26–27.
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