Oak Forest Veterans Commission finalizes Independence Day plans for June 27
The Veterans Commission confirmed a June 27, 2026 Independence Day celebration at Gaelic Park, with entertainment by Mad Bombers and Free Byrd, a five-vendor food plan, and coordination with city departments on safety and logistics.
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The Oak Forest Veterans Commission confirmed plans on June 18 for the city’s Independence Day celebration on Saturday, June 27, 2026, to be held at Gaelic Park. Commission minutes state the first entertainer is scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. and the main band, Free Byrd, is scheduled to play at 8:00 p.m.; the commission said Free Byrd requested a larger stage and asked Michael Bennett to explore that option.
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