SR0783

Illinois Senate Resolution congratulates the City of Harvard on the 85th anniversary of its annual Harvard Milk Days festival.

The Illinois Senate Resolution congratulates the City of Harvard on the 85th anniversary of its annual Harvard Milk Days festival, a celebration that began in 1942. The festival, which has grown into a three-day event, includes activities such as the crowning of the Milk Days Queen and a large-scale parade. The resolution highlights the festival's history and its significance as the oldest and longest-running hometown celebration in Illinois. The resolution also notes the improvements made to the festival grounds, including the addition of a barn for dairy cows and calves.