Keepataw Days 2013: Everything You Need to Know

The 65th annual Keepataw Days Festival kicks off Friday in downtown Lemont, and we've put together a quick guide with everything you need to know.

The festival runs Friday, Aug. 30, through Monday, Sept. 2, in the Metra Train Station parking lot, on Canal Street and Bossert Drive.

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Rides and games will be provided by Alpine, Inc. Kids can enjoy unlimited rides for $20 from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday through Monday. Unlimited rides are $15 during the Last Blast (Monday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.).

The annual Keepataw Days Parade will start at 1 p.m. Monday in downtown Lemont. This year's theme is "Retro '60s"

Lemont Township Supervisor Steve Rosendahl and longtime resident Gary Krueger will serve as co-grand marshals.

"Gary and Steve were both highly recommended by numerous people in the Lemont community—a true testimonial of their involvement, service, dedication and inspiration within the community," the Keepataw Days Committee said in a statement.

For more on Rosendahl and Krueger, read "Township Supervisor, Longtime Lemont Resident Named Keepataw Days Grand Marshals."

Click here for the complete schedule and entertainment lineup for Keepataw Days 2013.