CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 2023
CIP Committee meetings are at the Linda Ray Insurance office on 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6pm
(442 E. National across from Court House)
Membership dues are $10 annually, payable at the first meeting attended and the following January each year.
All are welcome!
Linda Ray, President
Saturday, May 20
Kickoff to Summer-Forest Park
There will be a vendor market with 50 plus vendors for shopping, food, trucks, a car show, kiddie areas, and free entertainment by 7 Bridges, (Eagles Tribute) and the Shane Lunsford Band
Friday, June 2
Strawberry Festival at the Pavillion in Forest Park 11am-7pm
Home-made shortcakes, strawberries, ice cream and whipped cream PLUS
cheesburgers, coneys and drinks.
There will also ber a silent auction, vendors and entertainment!
November 24th-PARADE
Line up starts at Vandalia Street at 5:00 PM-Parade
Cookies and Hot Chocolate will also be given away at the courthouse.
8:45pm: A Gift of Christmas Fireworks, followed by the lighting of Forest Park
November 26 2-6pm
Celebrate Hometown Christmas withFREE Train Rides from City Hall!
Santa arrives at 4pm Hot chocolate will be served courtesy of The Farm
Sponsored by Emmert Realty
December 10
Special Kids Day-No charge for snacks, activities, photgos, and a special time with Santa
December 13
Pet Night in the Park
December 15 and 16 6-9pm
Carriage Rides in the park sponsored by First Farmers Bank and Trust, 103 W. National Ave/
Check in at the pool concession stand for tickets and rides
Info at 812-446-1811
Santa House
PENDING:Santa will be in the park on the following nights:
6-8pm Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday - Nov. 26-Dec. 22
Also Nov. 25 after the parade.
December 24
Santa at North Pole on his flight around the world
December 25th
Merry Christmas!
December 26th
Last day of lights in Forest Park