Sheila Meyers (left) was the 2007 Celebration Chairman.
Everyone enjoyed the scheduled events on 7-28-07 in Dewey Park across from Village Hall.

SATURDAY 7-28-07
7:00 A.M. Craft & Flea Market Set-Up
8:00 A.M. Craft/Flea Market Opens
9:00 A.M. Parade Line-Up at South Clay/Michigan
PARADE ROUTE CHANGED THIS YEAR
DUE TO CONSTRUCTION ON VANDALIA
Line up at Michigan and Hardin, Parade proceeds down Michigan to South Main. South on Main to Dewey Drive intersection & reviewing stand, west on Dewey to South West Street, then north on South West to disband at Greenwood.
10:00 A.M. Parade Steps Off
11:00 Cake/Pie Contest Registration
11:30 Peddle Car Registration (All Ages)
Noon - Cake/Pie Contest - Judging & Auction
sponsored by Sunrise Rotary
Hometown Pride Awards Presentation
12:30 P.M. Peddle Car Racing
3:00 P.M. Little Miss Pageant
6:00 P.M. Band Set-up
7:00 P.M. Live Band "Acoustic Avenue & Friends"
(Bluegrass & Country)
9:00 P.M. Drawing for 50/50 Prize
10:00 P.M. Celebration Closes

Next Year (tentative date 7-26-08)
 Bring your Lawn Chairs,
Relax, & Stay all Day!  Plenty of Food, Drinks, & Entertainment all day long!

Above "Little Miss South Jacksonville" 2007 contestants
ride in parade.

Above: Village Employee
Jerry Chaudoin & daughter Jolee at 2007 Celebration

Above: Mayor Gordon Jumper awards 2007 Hometown Pride plaque to Rick & Nicole Vaniter, owners of Gee Willikers

Left: Mayor Gordon Jumper & Family in 2007 Celebration Parade.


 

Below: Police Chief Richard Evans & Fire Chief David Hickox compete in Peddle Car Races.