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Flag Day Celebration at the Peg Bond Center
Date and Time
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CDTLocation
Peg Bond Center
151 N. Island Avenue
Batavia, IL 60510Fees/Admission
No charge to attend!
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Description
Wednesday, June 14 is Flag Day in the United States. Batavia has a special connection with Flag Day because of Dr. Bernard Cigrand, a dentist in Batavia for decades who is considered by many to be the Father of Flag Day. Dr. Cigrand worked tirelessly to promote a day of recognition for the American flag, and on June 14, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed such a day throughout the United States. Every June 14, Batavia celebrates our nation’s emblem, the stars and stripes, and pays tribute to Dr. Cigrand for all he means to our community.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 14 from 6:30-8:00pm
WHERE: Peg Bond Center on Batavia’s Riverwalk
WHY: To celebrate Flag Day, honor Dr. Cigrand, and learn about the progress of the Flag Day Monument being built next to Batavia City Hall by the Fox Valley Patriotic Organization
WHO: All Batavians and citizens of the Fox Valley area and beyond are invited (no cost)
WHAT: Patriotic music will be provided by the Batavia Community Band and the Chorus of DuPage (male barbershop chorus); all participants can learn about and check out the construction of the Flag Day Monument which will be completed early fall and dedicated on Oct. 1; food trucks will be available; historical flags will be on display; sign the Flag Day banner that will be put in the time capsule of the monument this fall; be a part of the drone photography of all participants gathered around the monument
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I am so thankful that a few of my fellow Batavian’s recommended the Batavia Chamber of Commerce to me. Since I joined I feel as though I have been blessed with a second family with all the support and motivation I get from them on a regular basis. Margaret, Patti and Shirley are the most amazing women. They have great passion for business and helping people. I truly feel they care about my business on a personal level and want to see it grow and succeed as much as I do! They have gone the extra mile to get my name and my business name out there and introduce me to the business community. The Chamber has so many opportunities available that have helped my business both grow and problem solve such as the free monthly Networking It events. I highly recommend the Batavia Chamber of Commerce to all business professionals.
Jessica McGrail, Owner
Dollar and Sense Bookkeeping, Inc.