For the Grand Marshal Award, the judges selected the float of the West Chicago City Museum for best depicting the theme of the parade, “One West Chicago: Many People, Many Cultures.” Winning the Turner Award for the organization best depicting its services was West Chicago Sister Cities. The Heritage Award, which is for the youth organization showing its purpose, enthusiasm, and spirit, was a tie vote for the Mariachi LosRayos de Leman Middle School and WeGo Wildcats Special Olympics Club.
(photos courtesy of Gary Saake)