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The Veterans Commission finalized early plans for Oak Forest’s Independence Day 2026 celebration, including a Saturday, June 27 event at Gaelic Park, entertainment timing, vendor coordination, and next-step planning with city departments.
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The commission focused mainly on planning the 2026 Independence Day celebration. It set the event for Saturday, June 27 at Gaelic Park and confirmed entertainment, including a first performer at 6:00 PM and Free Byrd at 8:00 PM. The group also discussed food vendors, liability forms, and coordination with city staff, police, fire, and emergency management to keep the event running smoothly. The commission approved the February minutes and scheduled a work session to empty the flag retirement receptacle on March 21.
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