April 11, 2024

Come One, Come All! House Speaker Welch to Host 3rd Annual Juneteenth Festival in Hillside

We are excited to once again host our annual Juneteenth Festival at Memorial Park District in Hillside. Enjoy live entertainment, connect with local businesses and organizations, and celebrate Freedom Day with us on Wednesday, June 19 from 1 to 5 PM. 

Registration is now open to all vendors, artists, and entertainers who are interested in promoting their business, selling merchandise, or performing live. Please complete the vendor registration form linked here and below and pay the $50 registration fee. 

Or if you'd like to make a bigger impact, consider becoming an event sponsor! Sponsors will receive recognition at the event, reserved table space, and will have their logo featured on our event banners. Click here or below to purchase an event sponsorship.

We are also accepting applications for volunteers who would like to help with set up, take down, games, and activities. Plus you will receive a FREE Juneteenth t-shirt. Anyone interested should complete the volunteer sign up form linked here and below. 

SAVE THE DATE: Speaker Welch's 3rd Annual Juneteenth Festival

Wednesday, June 19 | 1:00-5:00 PM

Memorial Park District | 639 N. Wolf Rd, Hillside, IL 60162

Entry to this event is FREE & open to the public. Families are welcome.

Plus there will be:

• Food & drink vendors
• Local businesses & organizations
• Games & activities
• Bounce houses
• Live entertainment

For questions, please email admin@hdemsil.com.

Support Our Members at These Upcoming House Dems Events

Labor Reception for Speaker Welch

Monday, April 22 | 3:00-4:00 PM

Washington Hilton – Kalorama Room | 1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009

Tickets: $1,000

Suggested Contribution Levels: $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $68,500

For questions or to RSVP, email Andrew at AK@sanbornwilliams.com.

Make checks payable and mail to:

People for Emanuel “Chris” Welch

10055 W. Roosevelt Rd, Suite D

Westchester, IL 60154

Shop & Sip Fundraiser for Leader Barbara Hernandez

Tuesday, April 23 | 6:00-8:00 PM

Wyckwood House | 80 S. River St, Aurora, IL 60506

Tickets: $40

Sponsorships: $500 Bronze | $1,000 Silver | $2,500 Gold

Labor Breakfast for Rep. Cassidy

With special guest, Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch

Wednesday, April 24 | 8:30-10:00 AM

SEIU Helathcare IL IN | 2229 S. Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608

Guest: $250

Sponsorships: $500 Sponsor | $1,000 Friend | $2,500 Chair | $5,000 Host

Questions? Email eric@blueprintcampaignconsulting.com

Make checks payable and mail to:

Citizens for Cassidy

PO Box 408061

Chicago, IL 60640

Spring Reception Supporting Rep.Canty

Thursday, April 25 | 5:30-7:00 PM

Arlington Ale House | 111 W. Campbell St, 3rd Floor, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Tickets: $250 Friend | $150 Individual | $54 Young Professional

Sponsorships:$5,000 Chair | $2,500 Sponsor | $1,500 Co-Sponsor | $1,000 Host | $500 Co-Host

For questions or to RSVP, email rsvp@langenfeldassociates.com. 

Make checks payable and mail to:

Mary Beth Canty for Illinois

14 E Northwest Highway

Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Reception in Support of Rep.Mayfield and Sen. Collins

Thursday, April 25 | 5:30-7:30 PM

Nora | 636 N St. Clair St, Chicago, IL 60611

Tickets: $250

Sponsorships: $5,000 Chair | $1,500 Host | $1,000 Sponsor

RSVP by email, text or phone to Corryn Bradley at corryn@danshomon.com or 708-490-9964.

Make checks payable and mail to:

Friends of Rita Mayfield

PO Box 344

Waukegan, IL 60085

Join House Speaker Welch for Equality & Pride 365

Thursday, June 27 | 5:30-8:30 PM

I.O. Godfrey Rooftop | 127 W. Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654

Tickets: $250 Individual | $365 Equality & Pride Ambassador

Sponsorships: $20,000 Diamond | $12,000 Platinum | $6,000 Gold | $3,000 Silver | $1,000 Bronze

For questions or to RSVP: email admin@hdemsIL.com or call 708-838-7010

Make checks payable and mail to:

People for Emanuel "Chris" Welch

10055 W. Roosevelt Rd, Suite D

Westchester, IL 60154

Paid for by Democrats for the Illinois House. A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is (or will be) available on the Board's official website DemsforILHouse.com or for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois.

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