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Local families enjoy the Village Hall Green in Wilmette during the town's sesquicentennial block party on Saturday, Sept. 10.
Wilmette, Community

Taking It To The Streets: 150th anniversary bash takes over downtown Wilmette

9:28 p.m. September 11, 2022

Hundreds upon hundreds of Wilmette supporters packed the streets of the village’s downtown Saturday, Sept. 10, to celebrate the town’s sesquicentennial.

From bands and street performers to libations and laughter, there was plenty of activity up and down Central and Wilmette avenues. Check out a recap of the special event.

Photos by Rob Lange

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