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Tourism grants approved for Lilac events

LombardJan 7, 20262 min read

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The committee approved four local tourism grant requests totaling $12,800 and sent one larger parade request to the Board of Trustees for approval. The approved grants support the Lilac Sale, Lilac Times Arts and Craft Fair, Lombard Farmers Market, and Outdoor Vintage Days.

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The committee backed funding for several events that are meant to draw visitors and support downtown activity in Lombard. It approved $2,000 for the Lilac Sale, $6,500 for the Arts and Craft Fair, $3,300 for the Farmers Market, and $1,000 for Outdoor Vintage Days. The Lilac Parade request for $25,000, plus an estimated $35,400 for Village services, was recommended to the Board of Trustees rather than approved at this meeting. Another grant request for the Lilac Princess Program was continued to a later committee meeting.

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Approved a $2,000 Local Tourism Grant for the Lombard Garden Club's Lilac Sale.
Approved a $6,500 Local Tourism Grant for the Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce's Lilac Times Arts and Craft Fair.
Approved a $3,300 Local Tourism Grant for the Lombard Farmers Market, including village services and advertising.
Approved a $1,000 Local Tourism Grant for Lombard Outdoor Vintage Days.
Recommended the $25,000 Lombard Lilac Parade grant request, plus estimated Village services costs, to the Board of Trustees for approval.
Continued the Lilac Princess Program grant request to a later committee meeting.

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Community Promotion & Tourism

Jan 7, 2026, 1:00 AMLorraine G. Gerhardt Community Roomcompleted

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Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Participation
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Unfinished Business
Local Tourism Grant Application 2026 - Lombard Lilac Parade Recommendation from the Community Promotion & Tourism Committee to approve a grant request from the Lombard Lilac Festival Parade Committee in the amount of $25,000, plus the cost of Village services from Hotel/Motel funds for the Lombard Lilac Parade. The grant funds support all expenses of the parade, honorariums paid to participants, advertising, and recognition expenses. The parade will take place on May 17, 2026.
Local Tourism Grant Application 2026 - Lilac Sale Recommendation from the Community Promotion & Tourism Committee to approve a grant request from the Lombard Garden Club in the amount of $2,000 from Hotel/Motel funds to cover the cost of the purchase of lilacs and associated items such as pots, potting soil, labels, and containers. The event will take place May 7, 2026.
Local Tourism Grant Application 2026 - Lilac Princess Program Recommendation from the Community Promotion & Tourism Committee to approve a grant request from the Lombard Junior Women's Club in the amount of $7,500 from Hotel/Motel funds to cover the cost of scholarships awarded to Lilac Court Members. The program begins in March and runs through June 24, 2026. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
Local Tourism Grant Application 2026 - Lilac Times Arts and Craft Fair Recommendation from the Community Promotion & Tourism Committee to approve a grant request from the Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $6,500 from Hotel/Motel funds to cover the cost of Village services (Public Works, Police, Fire). The fair is scheduled for May 3, 2026.
Local Tourism Grant Application 2026 - Lombard Farmers Market Recommendation from the Community Promotion & Tourism Committee to approve a grant request from the Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $3,300 from Hotel/Motel funds for the 2026 Farmers Market. The grant funds will be used to support the costs of overtime for Public Works to place barricades to block access to South Park as well as advertising costs. The Farmer's Market will run from May 19, 2026 through October 6, 2026.
Local Tourism Grant Application 2026 - Lombard Outdoor Vintage Days Recommendation from the Community Promotion & Tourism Committee to approve a grant request from the Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $1,000 from Hotel/Motel funds for the 2026 Lombard Outdoor Vintage Days event to cover the cost of Village services. The event will take place on March 29, June 28, and September 27, 2026.
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Tourism grants approved for Lilac events

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