Dancing the night away: Cicero’s 17th Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance

Dancing the night away: Cicero’s 17th Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance The Town of Cicero celebrated a cherished tradition on February 7, 2025, as families gathered for the 17th annual Daddy-Daughter Dance at the Cicero Community Center. Organized by the Cicero Youth Commission and the Special Events Department, this beloved event, sponsored by President Larry Dominick and the Board of Trustees, continues to be one of the town’s most popular family gatherings. It was a night to [Learn More]

Cicero Celebrates Annual Posada with Festive Cheer and Community Unity

Cicero Celebrates Annual Posada with Festive Cheer and Community Unity Please view video on: https://newcicerotv.com/ … Visit Facebook.com/TownofCicero for more photos On Friday, December 13, 2024, the Cicero Community Center was filled with joy and tradition as the Cicero Mexican Cultural Committee, in partnership with the Town of Cicero, hosted its annual posada. This beloved event brought together hundreds of residents to celebrate the holiday season with music, activities, and community spirit. Commissioner Frank Aguilar [Learn More]

56th Annual Houby Festival Draws Thousands Despite Parade Cancellation

56th Annual Houby Festival Draws Thousands Despite Parade Cancellation The 56th annual Houby Festival, which ran from Thursday, October 3rd through Sunday, October 6th, brought nearly 13,000 visitors to Cicero to celebrate the town’s rich Czech and Slovak heritage. Spanning four days, the festival once again filled the Cicero Fairgrounds and Cicero Community Park with food, entertainment, and a sense of community pride, as people gathered to honor the traditional mushroom, or “houba.” Carnival rides, [Learn More]

Cicero Mexican Queen Pageant Celebrates “Time of Women” with Empowering Event – Dayanara Parra Crowned Miss Cicero 2024-2025

Cicero Mexican Queen Pageant Celebrates “Time of Women” with Empowering Event – Dayanara Parra Crowned Miss Cicero 2024-2025 The Cicero Mexican Cultural Committee held its annual Mexican Queen Pageant on Friday, August 23rd, 2024, at 5:30 PM, celebrating the theme “Time of Women.” The event, which has grown in prestige and significance over the years, featured a talented and inspiring group of young women competing for the title of Miss Cicero. Maru Ayala, President of [Learn More]

Summer in the Park Finale: A Day of Fun and Community in Cicero

Summer in the Park Finale: A Day of Fun and Community in Cicero Welcome to the grand finale of Summer in the Park, brought to you by the Town of Cicero and the Department of Special Events. On Sunday, August 25th, 2024, Cicero Community Park was alive with excitement, as families and friends gathered for one last summer celebration. The day kicked off at 4 PM with a thrilling lineup of activities that had everyone [Learn More]

Easter Celebration Fills Community Center

The Town of Cicero maintained its tradition of vibrant festivities, relocating the annual Easter celebrations from the outdoors to the welcoming confines of the community center. Special Events Director Patricia Salerno acknowledged the recurring challenge posed by unpredictable weather, stating, “We’d love to keep it in the park but it seems every time we do attempt it Mother Nature works against us.” Opting for an indoor venue provided clarity and ensured an enjoyable experience for [Learn More]

Cicero celebrates annual Father-Daughter Valentine’s Dance

Cicero celebrates annual Father-Daughter Valentine’s Dance Just a few days before Valentine’s Day hundreds of Cicero Fathers brought their princesses to the 16th Annual Father Daughter Dance. The first Cicero father and Daughter Dance took place in 2008 and has since become a Cicero tradition. Every year fathers are able to spend a magical evening with their princess or princesses thanks to President Larry Dominick and the Cicero Youth Commission who prioritize this yearly event [Learn More]

Annual Easter Celebrations moved Indoors

Annual Easter Celebrations moved Indoors The Town of Cicero hosted its popular annual Easter in the Park celebration on Saturday April 1 to welcome the Easter Holidays and the new spring season with games, holiday decorations and gifts for the children. The annual festival was originally planned to be held outdoors at Cicero Community park, 34th S. Laramie Avenue. But because the weather was considered too cold, and rainy, it was moved indoors to the [Learn More]

Cicero’s Annual Father and Daughter Dance draws more than 440 attendees

Cicero’s Annual Father and Daughter Dance draws more than 440 attendees Cicero’s annual Father and Daughter Dance drew more than 440 attendees enjoying an evening of dance, entertainment, food and games. This was the event’s 15th year, organized by Cicero Special Events Director Patti Salerno at the Cicero Community Center on Friday, February 10. The Father and Daughter Dance is only one of the dozens of events hosted each year by the Town of Cicero [Learn More]