The Cavalcade of Pride is an annual award that honors property owners who have done an exceptional job of maintaining and improving the exteriors of their homes, businesses and neighborhood. The Cavalcade of Pride is sponsored by the Blue Island Historical Society, the Blue Island Historic Preservation Commission, the FORUM and the City of Blue Island.

Congratulations to the 2008 Winners!!

RESIDENTIAL AWARDS
First Ward
1st Place: Tom Hawley & Tom Mantel, 13020 Greenwood
2nd Place: Scott Arnold, 2551 York Street

Second Ward
1st Place: Gerald Dagenais, 12814 Irving
2nd Place: Vidal & Juana Esparza, 2334 Market Street.

Third Ward
1st Place: Mr. & Mrs. Efrain Aguilera, 12849 Honore
2nd Place: Mr. & Mrs. Louis Weckler, 12850 Lincoln

Fourth Ward
1st Place: Mr. & Mrs. Jaime Peralta, 12851 Francisco
2nd Place: Ottavia Arnold, 12519 Fairview

Fifth Ward
1st Place: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Harmayer, 12202 Anne Street
2nd Place: Ivan E. Pukala, 12116 Maple

Sixth Ward
1st Place: Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Linn, 2261 W 136th Street
2nd place: Arturo Aguilar, 13405 Ann Street

Seventh Ward
1st Place:  Mr. and Mrs. Juan Almazan, 12551 Gregory
2nd Place:  Marianne Morales, 2242 Orchard

Best Block: 2000-2029 Market Street
Best Garden: Sandra & Jennifer Helmin, 12919 Elm Street
2-4 Flat Award: Jill Godbout, 2616 West 123rd Street
Multi-Family Award: JTZ Properties, 2836 Minnesota

BUSINESS AWARDS
Flowers by Bartle, 12855 Western Avenue
Bow-Wow Pet Laundry, 2466 Union Street
Carr Home, Garden, Holiday at 13114 Western Avenue
Evita’s Bridal, 12824 Western.