20130618 PR-Taste of Oak Brook set for July 3, 2013, sponsored by McDonalds
TASTE OF OAK BROOK SET FOR JULY 3, 2013
Oak Brook, Illinois, June 18, 2013 – The Village
of Oak Brook will host the annual Taste of Oak Brook,
sponsored by McDonald’s Corporation, followed by its
award-winning fireworks display. The event will be
held on Wednesday, July 3, from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. on
the Village of Oak Brook Polo Grounds on 31st Street
between Spring and York Roads.
Beginning at 4:00 p.m. this memorable event
will feature cuisine from some of the finest restaurants
in Oak Brook and the surrounding area. The following
restaurants are scheduled to serve tasty samples from
their menus: Devon Seafood & Steak, Freshii, Gibsons
Steak House, Kona Grill, Labriola Bakery Café, Pauls Pizza & Hot Dog, Inc., Pinstripes, Shree, Tuscany
and Real Urban Barbeque. Live music featuring Vito Zatto (Vegas-style Singer/Entertainer) from 4:30 –
5:30 p.m., Gone to Paradise 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., followed by DJ X, in time for the fireworks event. Also
starting at 4:00 p.m. the Taste will have a variety of kids’ activities, including a petting zoo, balloon artists
and face painters. Stilt walkers will appear throughout the day to add to the festivities. The Oak Brook Park
District will be sponsoring an inflatable “bounce jump” from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. New this year beginning at
5:00 p.m., McDonald’s® will be featuring their refreshing McCafé® Cherry Berry Chillers, free while
supply lasts. Ronald McDonald is scheduled to make a couple of appearances as well.
“We encourage everyone to come early and enjoy the food, musical entertainment, and fun
activities while visiting with friends and neighbors. Be sure to come for more than the spectacular
fireworks display! We are truly excited to couple new fun activities and family entertainment with the
outstanding restaurants participating in this year’s events,” said Village President Gopal Lalmalani.
Village of Oak Brook Date: June 18, 2013
Media Contact: David Niemeyer / (630) 368-5026
PRESS RELEASE
2011 Taste of Oak Brook
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Onsite parking will be available for $10/vehicle with additional lots walkable from nearby areas.
Rain date for the fireworks display only is July 4, 2013. For up-to-date information about participating
restaurants and other details, visit the Village website at www.oak-brook.org or call (630) 368-5005.
In addition to the generous sponsorship of McDonalds, the Village wishes to thank the following
sponsors: Allied Waste, Cadillac, Paramedic Services, Holland & Knight, VisoGraphics, the Hub Group,
Mesirow Financial Services, Good Samaritan Hospital, ING Financial Services, Evergreen Bank, Inland
Real Estate, Christopher Burke Engineering, Bath Planet, Chicago Tribune and Hitchcock Design Group.
About the Village of Oak Brook:
Founded in 1958, the Village of Oak Brook is located 15 miles west of downtown Chicago and is in proximity to
the junction of Interstates 88, 294, and 290. The Village consists mostly of residential subdivisions, and houses the
Oakbrook Center shopping mall and other retail and office properties along 22nd Street and Interstate 88. Oak
Brook is the home of many corporate offices, most notably, the world headquarters of McDonald’s Corporation and
the service club organization Lions Clubs International. The Village levies no municipal property taxes.
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