Palatine Jaycees’ 2024 Hometown Fest — join the celebration
The Palatine Jaycees are busy planning this year’s Fourth of July Celebration and are looking for participants for both the Arts, Crafts and Business Expo as well as entrants in the annual parade.
Tens of thousands of community members are expected to attend the festival over the five-day celebration from Wednesday to Sunday, July 3-7.
This year’s event will include live music, a carnival, as well as food and beverages for patrons to enjoy every day. A fireworks show will be at dusk on Friday, July 5.
This year’s parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 6. It will feature the Palatine Public Library as Grand Marshal in celebration of their 100th anniversary.
“The goal is to highlight the best our community has to offer,” said parade chair Michael Quevillon.
“We want all of our local groups, businesses and individuals to have an opportunity to be seen,” added co-chair Megan O'Brien.
Additional information, including entry applications can be found at palatinejaycees.org/hometown-fest/parade/.
The Arts, Crafts and Business Expo will take place on Saturday and Sunday, July 6-7. Local businesses, crafters, nonprofit organizations and more are invited to participate.
“The Expo gives us a chance to highlight local crafters and businesses to thousands of members of our community who come to the fest,” said Hometown Fest Committee member Ryan McGaughey.
The Hometown Fest Expo features 12-foot by 12-foot. booth spaces for local businesses, arts and crafts vendors, and nonprofit organizations. Prices range from $20-$200 based on the type of booth.
Early bird pricing ends June 1, after which prices will increase by $25. Registration is open until Friday June 21, 2024.
Additional information including participant applications can be found at palatinejaycees.org/hometown-fest/expo/
Hometown Fest is planned every year by the Palatine Jaycees, a volunteer group of young adults. All proceeds from the event are utilized in community projects by the Palatine Jaycees. Information about the Jaycees, including more information about Hometown Fest can be found at PalatineJaycees.org.