Orland Park, IL|Local Event
Red, White & Blue BBQ Fest and Parade
Event Details
In celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary year, the Village of Orland Park is launching a new Memorial Day weekend kick-off event featuring a community parade, BBQ Rib Cook-Off, live entertainment, food trucks and an evening fireworks show at Centennial Park West (15609 Park Station Blvd). We are seeking a variety of enthusiastic units to showcase their red, white and blue in a fun, festive and family-friendly way in the morning parade. Participants may enter as a decorated float or vehicle, a walking unit, a performing group, a marching/music group or another patriotic-themed entry.
Looking for a friendly BBQ Rib cooking competition? Then we invite you to join us, Saturday, May 23 at the Village of Orland Park’s first amateur BBQ Rib competition on Memorial Day weekend. Entry fee is $100. Payment can be made online or mail check to the Village of Orland Park, Recreation and Parks Department. Contact specialevents@orlandpark.org for more information!
2026 Red, White & Blue BBQ Competition Packet
Entry fee is $100. Payment can be made online or mail a check to the Village of Orland Park, Recreation and Parks Department, 14600 Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462, by Friday, May 8.
A variety of bands including Cadillac Grove (R&B, Funk, Rock, Soul, Blues), Nashville Nation (Country), and Tramps Like Us (Bruce Springsteen Tribute) will be performing throughout the event along with fun inflatable bounce houses, children’s crafts, food/drink vendors with America 250 specials, and onsite sponsor giveaways will be available. The pyro-musical fireworks show kick-off around 9pm.