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Jubilee Days Commission

 

2020 Meeting Dates & Info

January 27
February 24
March 23
April 27
June 1
June 22
July 27
August 24
September 28
October 26

These meetings shall be held at 12:00pm
at Zion Park District Leisure Center
2400 Dowie Memorial Dr.
Zion, Illinois.

Click for Minutes & Agendas

In 1949, Zion Benton Township High School held its first homecoming parade, on the 10th anniversary of the opening of the school. The entire community got involved, and it was such a success, it was decided to have a parade every year. 1951 marked the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the City of Zion, so rather than having a homecoming parade, it was decided to call it the “Jubilee” Parade. The Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event and the Jubilee Days Festival was born. Since 1951, the Zion community has continued the community celebration held annually on Labor Day Weekend. The Chamber of Commerce continued to sponsor the festival for about 30 years but it became too costly. In an effort to keep the tradition alive, a group of concerned citizens, along with Zion Park District, held fundraisers and worked tirelessly to preserve it. In 1983, Jubilee Days Festival, Inc. was formed as a not-for-profit corporation. In 2003, the Zion City Council passed Resolution 03-R-02 creating the Jubilee Days Festival Commission as a City Commission. Commission members are challenged with producing an event of historical, social, and civic significance. The Commission is charged with providing opportunities for broad-based involvement by a variety of political, financial, social, and civic organizations in order to uplift patriotic, spiritual, and moral values to families and community.

The Jubilee Days Commission has 12 members. One member represents each of the following organizations: City of Zion, Zion Township, Zion Park District, Zion Police Department, Zion Chamber of Commerce, Zion Benton Township High School, and Zion Benton Ministerial Association. Five “at-large” members complete the roster of twelve. The Mayor appoints all members with approval by the Zion City Council. All members are appointed for a three-year term. The Commission elects a President and a Secretary/Treasurer and appoints an Executive Director.

The Jubilee Days Festival Commission holds regular meetings ten (10) times annually. The meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month (except November & December) at 12:00 noon at the Zion Park District Leisure Center.

Terms

3 year staggered Terms.

12 members with 3 year staggered terms. Membership appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. Provided by Resolution 03-R-2.

Name Term Expires Notes
Christine Wertman 04/30/22 —
Sheryl Spooner 04/30/22 Secretary
Chance Bringman 04/30/23 —
Sonolito Bronson 04/30/23 —
Cheri Neal 04/30/22 —
Rachel White 04/30/21 —
Kirk Henderson 04/30/21 —
Brent Paxton 04/30/23 President
Carla Villalobos 04/30/21 —
John Lewis 04/30/21 —
Mike Pobiecke 04/30/23 —
Rich Walker 04/30/21 Executive Director

Updated July 7, 2020

 

Jubilee Days Parade Route

The Parade steps off, as always, from Shiloh Blvd. (25 St.) and Emmaus Avenue and heads north to 23rd St.  It then turns East on 23rd to Sheridan Road and will proceed South on Sheridan, ending at 29th St.

Questions can be directed via email to paradechair@zion.il.us or by phone to 847-477-0677.

 

 

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