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The Village of Bourbonnais has announced its upcoming Sesquicentennial celebration, marking 150 years since its incorporation in 1875. To kick off the celebrations, an outdoor formal gala named Soirée de Bourbonnais will be held on Saturday, May 17, at The Grove at Goselin Park, located at 700 Main St. NW. The event is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., featuring French-inspired hors d'oeuvres and desserts, fine wine, a cash bar, live music, and an evening of dancing.
Tickets for the gala will be available starting Friday, March 28, at $100 per person, and can be purchased online. Residency in Bourbonnais is not required to attend.
Lindy Casey, the Marketing & Public Engagement Manager, is coordinating sponsorships for the event. Businesses and organizations interested in sponsoring can contact her at 815-937-3570 or via email.
Bourbonnais Mayor Paul Schore emphasized the significance of the milestone, stating, "The Sesquicentennial is a historic, once-in-a-lifetime event for the Village of Bourbonnais." He also mentioned, "We are proud of how far Bourbonnais has come in 150 years and look forward to kicking off a year full of fun events with our community and for our community."
The celebration will also include a range of additional events such as an official Happy 150th Birthday, an outdoor concert, a Family Fun Day, and a French Heritage Weekend, all of which will have free admission for residents.
