2020  110th Annual Parade. Due to COVID-19, the parade committee put together two small “pop-up” parades that snaked through the East and West sides of Lake Bluff, bringing joy to the village as they drove past houses. 2021 111th Annual Parade. The parade had an extended route (3 miles) to spread out the viewers in…

photographs by: John Hoch

photographs by: John Hoch

written by: Carol Gilbert photographs by: John Hoch Lawn Mower Precision Drill Team: 1st Place Just 4 Fun Bob Morrissette says, “It was actually pretty easy to come up with ‘All Men Are Pigs’ ” as the mowers’ 2011 theme, adding “We had a lot of good choices.” The drill team is well-practiced at their…

written by: Carol Gilbert photographs by: Lake Forest Photography SheBoom: “Most Colorful, High Energy Group”, Just 4 Fun Category Drumming atop a bouncy moving truck bed is a challenge, says Beth Pestka. “The starting and stopping can be a real surprise.” But the weather was absolutely perfect “and we all commented on how fast the…

written by: Carol Gilbert photographs by: Lake Forest Photography American Legion Post 510: “The Judge’s Favorite” Award Judge Liz Schuetz says, “It was just a single guy with his trumpet. The crowd was attentive and we all stood. It was simple and very moving.” Gordon Kitson is the lone person on the Lake Bluff float…

written by: Carol Gilbert photographs by:  Lake Forest Photography Angel Drill Team: First Place 2006 in the Drill Unit Category Amanda Lefevers says she loved her 10 years on the Angel Drill Team. “The discipline was great and you get a sisterhood with the girls on the team.” The Angels dedicate many hours to training with Chief Nathaniel Hamilton. Toitoya Leek…