About 1,500 patrons turned out for the Northbrook Park District’s free event Party on the Green at Village Green Park in downtown Northbrook on Aug. 17. The weather was breezy at 77 degrees when the Saturday outdoor event began at 4 p.
m. with sunny skies. A huge dark rain cloud came over at one point early in the event and then was gone.
Being a good sport and holding up the blanket to shield children in the group was parent Steven Kish of Northbrook. This huge cloud came over the park and caused a short shower and then it was gone. Being a good sport and holding up the blanket to shield children in his group is parent Steven Kish of Northbrook at Party on the Green on Aug.
17, 2024 at Village Green Park in Northbrook. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press) “Northbrook does a great job making the village fun and bringing people together,” Kish said. “Rain won’t stop the day, this is awesome.
” Like last year, the event perimeter had temporary fencing and entrances for security bag checks. Food truck and local restaurant fare choices were available for purchase. There were inflatables for kids to bounce on and children’s activities.
There were giveaways too. Live music on stage featured The Wayouts with 1960s music and Maggie Speaks with high-energy pop music. Dancing to The Wayouts were Tom May and his wife May May of Northbrook.
“We like swing, we like cha cha, we like salsa,” May May said. “We like everything.” Dancing to the sounds of the group The Wayouts a.