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Organizers outline plans to relaunch Black Joy parade on Aug. 29; council to consider route closure resolution
Summary
Organizer Boise Walker presented plans to relaunch the Black Joy parade and city square celebration on Aug. 29, listed committee leads and sponsors, and the council previewed a resolution to close Route 6 and 30 for the event.
Boise Walker, who identified himself as chair of the relaunch committee, presented the history and plans for the Black Joy parade and associated city square celebration scheduled for Aug. 29. He traced the parade's origins to 1987, described past organizers, and said local groups and city partners are collaborating to restore the event. "We're bringing back this tradition that honors legacy of those who came before us while inspiring future generations," Walker said.
Walker listed committee chairs and presenting sponsors (Hollywood Casino as presenting sponsor; Darcy Motors, Newmark Credit Union and the Illinois Nurses Association among supporters). The clerk previewed a council resolution (Council memo number 405‑26) requesting the closure of Route 6 and 30 for the Black Joy parade route; that resolution will be heard at an upcoming meeting. Organizers invited community participation and described the event as a celebration of joy, resilience and local history.
Ending: Council will consider the parade route closure resolution on the consent or resolution docket; organizers will continue permitting and sponsorship work ahead of the Aug. 29 event.
