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Harvard Milk Days Parade

Parade with us at the 2026 Harvard Milk Days! 

WHEN:  Saturday, June 6th, 2026 -- stepoff at 1:00 pm

WHERE:  Look for our float in the parking lot of Harvard High School, at 1103 North Jefferson Street.
We'll be there by 11:00am.  Come early and help us set up.

For your convenience, we're laying on a shuttle so you can park near the parade end.
Anytime between 11:00am and 12:15pm (last run leaves 12:15 sharp) ...
Park at Milky Way Park, 300 Lawrence Road, as close to the east side as you can.
Look for our Democratic sign and red van by the east entrance to the park, by Ratzlaff St & W Washington St.

Here's the parade route (and here it is as a printable PDF or a full-size JPG.)

Districts 8 & 9 Hot Dog Picnic

HOT DOG PICNIC FOR DISTRICT 8 & 9 DEMOCRATS

Celebrate our community and join us at Districts 8 & 9's Fifth Annual Hot Dog Picnic.

WHEN:  Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 - 5:30 until sunset (whatever the weather)
WHERE:  Marengo Ridge Conservation Area - Shelter #2 - 2411 Illinois Route 23

A celebration for our neighbors who share our love of democracy, free speech and the Constitution.This is the time to feel the warmth and friendship that we have developed these past few years.  Settle in and enjoy the company while we watch the sun set over the Kishwaukee River Valley.  It will be a magical time.

Many of our awesome candidates will be attending, and our featured speaker will be Bill McNeese, our Democratic candidate for county clerk.

We'll have hot dogs (both beef and veggie) with buns and all the fixins to make a Chicago dog:  ketchup, mustard, pickle & relish, bag of chips, ice cream cup, water.  Come hungry!
$10 donation per person requested at the door.  
Please RSVP by June 6th -- RSVP is important so we know to expect you.  

Here's the flyer for the event.

For more information contact Pat Lawlor at [email protected] or Lynn Mitchell at [email protected].