momence: 2008 Momence Gladiolus Festival schedule
- 08/07/08 06:07 AM
The 71st annual Momence Gladiolus Festival, "Glads in Paradise," will kick into full gear tonight. The carnival will begin and the kid's parade will be held. It continues through Sunday. Katherine Newberry was crowned queen of the 2008 Gladiolus Festival on Wednesday. Sydney Reams (Our Realtor Linda Krause' grandaughter!!!) was crowned princess. Thursday - August 7th 6:30 p.m. -- Kid's parade, Washington Street 7 p.m.-11 p.m. -- Carnival at Je-Neir Elementary School grounds. Bracelets are available for $18 and allows unlimited rides. Adult admission to the grounds is $1
Friday - August 8th 3 p.m. -- Glad Run for children, reviewing … (0 comments)
momence: Momence, Illinois
- 03/10/08 01:07 AM
Located 50 miles due south of Chicago on the historic Dixie Highway, the city of Momence is the oldest town in Northeastern Illinois, being established in 1834. Early settlers called Momence the "Border Town" to describe it's position between 1800's civilization and the American frontier. When fur trader Gurdon Saltenstall Hubbard first ventured into the region to establish a trading post, most of the area was still wilderness, prairie, woodland, and marsh. The area was home to the Native American Pottawatomi, whose chief was Momenza, which inspired the name "Momence." The trail Hubbard established between Chicago (Ford Dearborn) and Vincennes … (1 comments)
The 71st annual Momence Gladiolus Festival, "Glads in Paradise," will kick into full gear tonight. The carnival will begin and the kid's parade will be held. It continues through Sunday. Katherine Newberry was crowned queen of the 2008 Gladiolus Festival on Wednesday. Sydney Reams (Our Realtor Linda Krause' grandaughter!!!) was crowned princess.
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