Lombard's 150th Anniversary

The Village of Lombard was founded on March 29th, 1869. To celebrate the Village's 150th Anniversary, special events and themes will be taking place around town. Events and special announcements regarding Lombard's 150th Sesquicentennial Year will be posted on this page.

March 21: Recognition of Founding Date

To recognize Lombard's original founding date of March 29th, a proclamation will be read at a Village Board Meeting.

Lilac Time Photo Contest

This year's Lilac Time Photo Contest is asking residents and visitors to dust of their favorite photos of Lilac Times of the past!

Lilac Time Parade

The Lilac Time Parade kicks off at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 19th. This year's theme is "Happy 150th Birthday" and will allow parade participants to hand out candy! Be there early to save a spot!

Village Celebrates 150th Anniversary

The Village celebrated Lombard's 150th birthday on August 1, with a Special Village Board Meeting at the Maple Street Chapel followed by an old-timey free Ice Cream Social, featuring a barbershop quartet!

Historical Society Events

Throughout the year the Lombard Historical Society will be hosting events recognizing Lombard's rich history. From historical tours to special exhibits, the Historical Society will offer a large variety of opportunities to celebrate Lombard!