Lemont Keepataw Day

09/17/2026

🎉 And the 2026 Lemont Keepataw Day Parade winners are...! 🎉

A huge congratulations to this year’s winners! We had so many creative and fun floats celebrating our community, and we’re excited to recognize the organizations that stood out.

🏆 Theme Float Winners
• SS. Cyril and Methodius School
• Lemont Lions Club

🏆 Non-Theme Float Winners
• Woof Animal Rescue
• St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick School

Congratulations to all four winners, and a BIG thank you to everyone who participated in the 74th Annual Lemont Keepataw Day Parade! Your creativity, community spirit and enthusiasm are what make this tradition so special. ❤️

09/08/2026

We would like to congratulate all of the winners of THE MEGA MEAT RAFFLE!!
1/2 cow with deep freezer: ONDREJ GABOR
1/2 cow with deep freezer: BECKY VUCKO
Full pig with deep freezer: MARY AND JACK CZECH
Full pig with deep freezer: CAROLINE NOVAK
65" Smart TV: KEVIN SOBEK
65" Smart TV: ANDREW ERK
Blackstone Grill: EILEEN JESSEN
Lotto Basket: LUKE SELLE
Lotto Basket: KAREN DAMATO
Liquor Basket: KAREN CECCHETTI
Liquor Basket: JOSHUA JANOVSKY
Lemont Downtown Gift Card: EVA MOSSMAN
Lemont Downtown Gift Card: MAUREEN ORLANDO
The Forge Gift Card: KYLE CAVANAUGH
CONGRATULATIONS to all of the winners, and thank you to everyone that participated in THE MEGA MEAT RAFFLE to make this fundraiser for Lemont Keepataw Day a HUGE SUCCESS!!!

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

🚒🔥 A BIG Keepataw thank you to the Lemont Firemen’s Association for supporting the 74th Annual Lemont Keepataw Day as a Food Tent Sponsor!

The Lemont Firemen's Association has a long tradition of showing up for our community, and we’re grateful to have their support as we bring Lemont together for another Labor Day weekend of food, fun, and hometown tradition.

Thank you for always answering the call for our community and for helping make Keepataw Day possible! ❤️

09/07/2026

🧗 Adventure meets Keepataw!

A big thank you to The Forge: Lemont Quarries for supporting our 2026 Kids’ Corner. We love seeing organizations that know a thing or two about FUN helping us create even more of it for Lemont families.

Thank you for helping make the 74th Annual Keepataw Day a weekend for kids to remember!

09/07/2026

🚗 Like a good neighbor, State Farm Agent Adam Weber is there for Keepataw! ❤️

A BIG thank you to Adam Webber - State Farm Agent for supporting the 74th Annual Lemont Keepataw Day as a Parade Sponsor!

Your support helps keep one of Lemont’s favorite traditions rolling, bringing floats, music, community groups, and plenty of hometown pride to the streets of Lemont.

Thank you, Adam, for helping make the Keepataw Parade possible! 🎉

09/07/2026

❤️ Keepataw has always been about community, and we’re especially grateful for the individuals and families who help keep this Lemont tradition going!

A heartfelt thank you to Bob and Deb Smith for supporting the 74th Annual Lemont Keepataw Day as Friends of Keepataw. Your generosity helps us continue bringing our community together and creating new Keepataw memories year after year.

Thank you, Bob and Deb, for being part of the Keepataw family! ❤️