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Delavan Optimist Club sponsors a
year long celebration of the Nation’s 250th anniversary
[June 22, 2026]
The Delavan Optimist Club is
proud to announce a year-long celebration in 2026 honoring the 250th
birthday of our nation. As part of this historic milestone, the club
is leading an exciting community initiative to showcase patriotism
throughout Delavan by displaying more than 250 sponsored American
flags. Many of these flags will pay tribute to local veterans and
loved ones.
These flags will be displayed on several key holidays throughout the
year, including Memorial Day, Flag Day, the Fourth of July Week,
Labor Day, and Veterans Day.
The project will officially kick off with a special event ahead of
Independence Day on Tuesday, June 30, at Veterans Park in Delavan.
The celebration begins at 6:00 p.m. and will feature a patriotic
concert performed by the 35-member Pekin Park Band and the Delavan
Community Choir, both under the direction of Delavan resident and
Optimist member Steve Skinner. State, county, and municipal elected
officials are expected to attend and take part in the evening’s
festivities.
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The event is Free,
open to the public, and family friendly. Complimentary grilled
hot dogs will be served to the first 250 attendees. Audience
members should bring lawn chairs or blankets.
The ‘Avenue of Flags’ is a community service program designed to
support the many activities for local youth sponsored by the
Optimists.
For more information contact Committee Chair Liz Skinner at
309-645-7342. |
