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PROUD AMERICAN DAYS 2011
Thursday, July 28th – Sunday, July 31st
Lions Community Center – 1 Manor Drive – New Lenox
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You won’t want to miss the 2011 Proud American Days’
Food Festival Featuring Many Local Favorites!
Be sure to arrive hungry to enjoy Proud American Days’ Wonderful Menu of Items!
The following events will be offered throughout the four-day festival:
The Great Escape Babysitting Service
Friday, July 29 ~ 6:30 -11:00pm
PROUD AMERICAN DAYS MILITARY TRIBUTE!
Sunday, July 31st ~ 11:30am
Entertainment Tent
All Past and Present Members of the Military are Invited to Attend!
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUMMER EXPO ~ NEW DAY!
Sun., July 31 ~ Noon-4pm ~ Lions Community Center (Entry C)
If you are interested in exhibiting at the expo, please contact the New Lenox Chamber of Commerce directly at 815.485.4241
or at www.newlenoxchamber.com.
Pets on Parade
Free photos sponsored by TSS Photography.
Saturday, July 30 ~ 9:00am ~ Performing Arts Pavilion
Activities to include Pet Parade, Costume Contest, Grooming, Raffles, FREE Nail Clippings and Giveaways!
Proud American Days Baby Contest
Sponsored by Bank Financial
Saturday, July 30 ~ 9:00am ~ Entertainment Tent
Pre-Registration Deadline: Friday, July 22
Please click for required official registration and personality forms.
Big Wheel Race
Sponsored by Integrated Physical Medicine
Saturday, July 30 ~ Begins at 11:00am with Registration at Performing Arts Pavilion
Bring Your Own Big Wheel! Races to begin at 11:45am
“Big Wheel Decorating Contest” begins at 11:30am
Cheerleading Demonstration
Saturday, July 30 ~ Begins at 12:00noon in the Bags Area
Family Fun Extravaganza
Sponsored by A Fresh Cut Lawn Maintenance and Berkot's Super Foods
Saturday, July 30 ~ Under the BIG TENT!
Special “Catch This” Juggling Act At 1:00pm Followed By
Kid’s Candy Relay ~ Hula Hoop Contest ~ Oreo Stacking Contest ~ Much More!
PROUD AMERICAN DAYS FUN RUN
Sponsored by Laraway Lanes, Chiro One, Town Center Bank & Wines for Humanity
Sun., July 31st ~ Race Begins at 9:00am
Please click here for Official Proud American Days Fun Run Registration Form.
Proud American Days “FAMILY Bingo"
Sponsored by New Lenox Police Department
Sunday, July 31 ~ 2:00-3:00pm ~ Family Area
Classic Car Show
Sponsored by the New Lenox Community Park District and the New Lenox Public Library
Sunday, July 31 ~ 12:00noon-3:00pm ~ New Lenox Public Library (East Parking Lot)
“Shine & Show Your Pride & Joy”
Special award will be given for the “People’s Choice”
No Registration Needed!
NEW EVENT!
Name That Tune…New Lenox Style ~ From 50’s to Present ~ Under Big Tent
Sponsored by Integrated Physical Medicine
Ages 18 & Over
Sunday, July 31 ~ 2:30-4:00pm
Pre-Registration 1:00-2:00pm
Fee: $10 (Per Team of Three)
ACTV#17580-A1
P.A.D. BAGS TOURNAMENTS ~ THURSDAY THRU SUNDAY
Bags night has quickly become a main attraction for entertainment during Proud American Days. connected to the Entertainment Tent, this event allows participants to walk freely from the Bags Area to the Entertainment Tent. Several tournaments will be played per night with prize money. Families are allowed in the tent on Sunday ONLY.
REGISTER THE DAY OF THE EVENT!
AGES 21 & OVER ~ Thursday – Friday – Saturday
6:30-11:00PM (Sign up begins at 5:30pm)
$20 Per Team ~ Cash Prizes Awarded with 80/20 Split!
FAMILY TOURNAMENT ~ (AGES 12 & Over) - Sunday
1:00-4:00pm (Sign up begins at 12:30pm)
$10 Per Team ~ Cash Prizes Awarded with 80/20 Split!
FREE OPEN BAGS AVAILABLE ON SUNDAY AFTER 4:00PM!
(With Valid ID)
PROUD AMERICAN DAYS ANNUAL MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS
Sponsored by The Sports Huddle
Volleyball skills are not necessary to participate in the mud volleyball tournaments, but you have to LOVE the mud. All participants receive a T-Shirt. Please register at the Park District Office early.
Thursday Mud-Night Co-Ed Tournament (Pool Play)
Thursday, July 28th ~ Ages 18 & Over
6:00pm ~ $75/R/NR Per Team ~ ACTV#17212-A1
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 27th
Roster Size is Limited To 8 Players
(Note: 6 Players On The Court At All Times ~ 3 Male/3 Female)
Friday Mud-Night Battle of the Businesses (Pool Play)
Friday, July 29th ~ Ages 18 & Over ~ ACTV#17213-A1
Mud Volleyball on Friday Night is calling all businesses! We are again hosting our annual Business vs. Business Tournament! Any Stars and Stripes Sponsors will receive a FREE entry into this tournament. The winning team will receive a traveling trophy to display at their business for a year!
6:00pm ~ $75/R/NR Per Team
Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 28th
Roster Size is Limited To 8 Players
(Note: 6 Players On The Court At All Times ~ 3 Male/3 Female)
Saturday Co-Ed Mud Volleyball Tournament (Double Elimination)
Saturday, July 30th ~ Ages 18 & Over ~ ACTV#17210-A1
9:00am ~ $130/R/NR Per Team
Registration Deadline: Friday, July 29th
Roster Size is Limited To 8 Players
(Note: 6 Players On The Court At All Times ~ 3 Male/3 Female)
Sunday Teen Co-Ed Mud Volleyball Tournament (Double Elimination)
Sunday, July 31th ~ Ages 12-17 ~ ACTV#17214-A1
11:00am ~ $75/R/NR Per Team
Registration Deadline: Friday, July 29th
Roster Size is Limited To 8 Players
(Note: 6 Players On The Court At All Times ~ 3 Male/3 Female)