Health & Fitness
AHHH! LA GRANGE CARNIVAL COMES TO TOWN
Rides, games, food and fun are heading to La Grange as the village welcomes its annual Ahhh! La Grange Carnival from Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1.
The all-ages event will feature thrill rides and games as well as live music, a DJ and entertainment acts throughout the weekend, according to Steve Jasinski, LGBA Board President and a realtor at Baird & Warner.
The event is presented by the La Grange Business Association and sponsored by Gemini Gymnastics Academy with the cooperation of the Village of La Grange. Located on Harris Avenue between La Grange Road and Ashland Avenue, the carnival will also offer a beer tent and food area with fare from local restaurants in addition to traditional carnival treats.
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Carnival hours are 5PM to 10PM on Friday, noon to 10PM on Saturday, and noon to 7PM on Sunday. From noon to 4PM on Saturday and Sunday, the Carnival will offer unlimited ride specials, charging only $25 per person per session.
Carnival weekend is highlighted by the annual La Grange Pet Parade, which steps off at 9:30AM on Saturday, May 31.
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- Friday, May 30
6-7:45 PM - Out For Hours - A down and dirty acoustic version of the full band! Playing all of your favorites from the 70's to today!
- Saturday, May 31
4:00 PM - Impact Dance Studio
6-7:30 PM - The Protestors - straight out of Brookfield this trio will be playing hits from the ages
8-10 PM - Big Wheel - these rockers have all kinds of songs for you to sing along with from the 90's to today!
- Sunday, June 1
1-4 PM - A Sound Education best of the bands - local music students playing theirs hearts out for the local crowds!
5-7 PM - Straw Daddy - this new band features former musicians from Evil Burrito and other local favorites!
The Ahhh! La Grange Carnival helps to fund the many free local public events organized by the LGBA such as the West End Art Festival, the Halloween Walk & Fall Festival and Hometown Holiday.
The LGBA is a group of local restaurants, retailers, service businesses and non-profit organizations that strive to energize and enhance the local economy through events, networking and advocacy. For further information, visit lgba.com.
