The Village of Palos Park will host its annual Parade and Chili Cook-off on Saturday, September 17.  This year’s patriotic event will recognize firefighters and police officers in remembrance of the 10^th anniversary of the September 11^th.

The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. with a parade down McCarthy Road, with local firefighters and police officers serving as honorary Grand Marshalls.  At 12:15, there will be a 9/11 remembrance with the Police Department and Fire District, a bagpiper, and the Stagg Choir, followed by a Flag Etiquette and Flag Folding Demonstration.

The  following Police Department and Fire District events will take place throughout the day:

Fire Protection District Activities on the Village Green

Public Education Tent, 12-6pm

1:15  Vehicle Extrication, Fire Suppression, Victim Removal

2:30 Children’s Relay (Smoke Detector)

3:00 Dive Drill Demonstration

3:45 Fire Extinquisher Demonstration

Police Department

Public Education Tent and Activities on the Village Green,

1-6pm

Speed Pitch Radar Gun

Fingerprinting

Try on a Bullet Proof Vest

Children’s Fit Test Obstacle Course

The Fire and Police events will culminate with a Firefighters vs. Police Officers basketball shooting competition at 4:30pm. 

In addition, a Split the Pot raffle will be offered throughout the day ($1 per ticket , or $5 for 6) with proceeds benefitting the Palos Park Police Foundation and Palos Fire Protection District.  The winner will be announced at 6 p.m.

The event will continue on the Village Green, 12-7pm, with a variety of food vendors, chili tasting, and the following entertainment: the Stagg Chargerettes, the Jim Nesci Reptile Show, demonstrations from Stage Door Dance and T-USA Martial Arts, and music from The Average Joe Band (5-7pm). 

Children’s Activities include: Inflatable Obstacle Course and Jump, Children’s Farm from The Center, Pony Rides from Fitzjoy Farm,  Face Painting, and Children’s Game Area sponsored by Hackney’s.

For more information, please visit www.palospark.org.