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Lemont Police Invite Families to Sixth Annual 'Kops-n-Kidz Day'
The free event will kick off at 9:45 a.m. Saturday with a bike parade, and continue with children's activities, lunch and entertainment.
Lemont's finest are gearing up for one of their favorite events of the year, Kops-n-Kidz Day.
The sixth annual event will kick off at 9:45 a.m Saturday with a bike parade from Lions Park, 60 W. Roberta St., to , 16028 W. 127th St. The staging area opens at 9 a.m.
Festivities will be held at Centennial from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Kops-n-Kidz Day, which is free to the public, offers a variety of activities that give children an opportunity to interact with Lemont police officers.
All children ages 16 and under will receive a coupon for a free lunch and treat, as well as entry into a kids raffle. Police will also be give away free T-shirts and bike helmets while supplies last.
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Activities this year include a scavenger hunt, party photo booth, face and nail painting, crime scene demonstration, pony rides, petting zoo, inflatables, and a live DJ.
The event will also feature several emergency vehicles—including a helicopter, motorcycles, police cars and fire trucks.
For more information, call the at 630-257-2229.
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