Bourbonnais, IL – Residents across Bourbonnais and nearby Kankakee County will have to skip a community favorite tonight, as the Village of Bourbonnais has officially cancelled its annual “Rockin’ Around the Tree Lighting” event due to dangerously cold, single-digit wind chills expected Wednesday evening.
According to the Village of Bourbonnais, the decision was made early Wednesday “to keep our community safe and warm,” with forecasters predicting temperatures dropping into the single digits shortly after sunset. The event was originally set for 6 p.m. at The Grove at Goselin Park on Main Street.
The holiday gathering typically draws families from throughout Bourbonnais, Bradley, Kankakee, and surrounding areas. The annual celebration features student performances, food truck offerings, police and fire vehicle displays, and a visit from Santa.
According to organizers, Chick-fil-A Bradley-Bourbonnais was scheduled to serve food on-site, and Dairy Queen on Main Street planned to offer $1 mini cones to attendees. A touch-a-truck lineup featuring public works, police, and fire vehicles had also been prepared for the evening.
Village officials emphasized that while tonight’s event is cancelled, the community can still look forward to additional winter programs and activities this month. Residents are encouraged to check the Village of Bourbonnais events calendar for upcoming seasonal festivities.
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