Lake Forest City previews Fourth of July and America 250 programming, murals and parade plans

Manager Blein updated the commission on Lake Forest City's America 250 celebration and Fourth of July plans, saying the city began preparations in May and has already installed a 250 flag and integrated 250 programming into the mayor's minutes and parade planning.

Blein said the city will present a proclamation at the July 7 council meeting and host a colonial‑style band and other special programming; each commissioner and council member will receive a 250 flag to wave in the parade. Blein said one council member may make a special appearance in Revolutionary‑era costume during the parade.

On public art, Blein reported plans for at least two murals: one near the elevator on site and another at the sports park; she said design meetings are underway with the city manager's office. Commissioners asked for timing and locations and were told staff is coordinating logistics and will bring additional details as the designs progress.

Blein said the city will also sequence 35th‑anniversary events later in the year and intends to include the milestone at the tree‑lighting and other fall/winter events.