June 20th thru June 24th 2012        Festival Hotline 815-933-4444

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MISSION STATEMENT

The primary purpose of the Bourbonnais Friendship Festival, Inc.

is to conduct the annual Bourbonnais Friendship Festival in

Bourbonnais, Illinois for civic, patriotic, educational and social

purposes;  for activities related to the organization; and fundraising

for Friendship Festival activities.  It is further intended to promote

the preservation of regional customs and traditions and to provide

good, wholesome, fun activities and entertainment in a family

atmosphere.

The secondary purpose is in anticipation of generating funds for

local community and/or local family oriented projects and to

promote well-being, health and safety.

2011 Grand Marshal -  Joseph "Joe" Beard (on right in photo below)

The Village of Bourbonnais Mayor and Trustees have designated

the entire week of the 2011 Bourbonnais Friendship Festival as

"Joe Beard Week" - Press Release

Lt Dave Morefield (left) with Joseph "Joe" Beard (right)

2011 Little Miss Friendship Allie Bourassa

2011 Miss Friendship Jessica West

2011 Children's Parade Grand Marshals

Ian and Brenna Dunn

2011 Prince and Princess

Hunter Dupuis and Camoryn Haymon