About
In 1930, Lombard held the first Lilac Pageant, crowning the first Lilac Queen, Adeline Fleege. In 2001, the Lombard Junior Women’s Club obtained sponsorship of what is today called the Lilac Princess Program. This time-honored tradition has been in existence in our community for over 90 years and it is an important part of Lilac Time in Lombard.
The contest is open to young women of Lombard who are between 16 and 21 years of age. The women are evaluated by a panel of impartial judges and are scored in categories like academics, community service involvement, poise and grace, speaking ability, and appearance. Five Lilac Princess are selected and serve as the Lilac Court, community ambassadors for the Village throughout Lilac Time. The Princesses participate in another round of interviews and on the first Saturday in May, the Lilac Queen is crowned.
Each Lilac Princess is awarded a $1,500 scholarship, funded in part through a Village of Lombard Tourism Grant.
Right: 2023 Lilac Queen, Lia DiPasquale.
Introducing the 2024 Lilac Court
From left to right: Jade Dhamers (Glenbard East, Sophomore), Alyssa Borbath (Glenbard East, Senior), Kendra Trummer (Glenbard East, Junior), Gabby Walton (Glenbard East, Senior), and Brooke Seymore (Glenbard East, Junior).
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Visit the princesses at any
of the upcoming events!
2024 Lilac Princess Program Schedule of Events
Dates are subject to change.
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*March 11, 7:00 p.m. - Tiara Presentation (Maple Street Chapel & livestream)
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March 23 - Lombard Park District Easter Egg Hunt
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April 6 - Mother-Princess Tea
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April 9 - Dining Out Fundraiser: TBA
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April 16 - Dining Out Fundraiser: TBA
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April 17, 5:30-7:00 p.m. - Blood Drive (First Church of Lombard)
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April 24 - Dining Out Fundraiser: TBA
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*April 27 - Final Interviews
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*May 3 - Little Lady Lilac Ball
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*May 4, 1:00 p.m. - Coronation (Lilacia Park & livestream)
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May 5 - Lilac Time Art & Craft Fair appearance
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*May 10 - Lilac Ball, The Carlisle
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*May 19, 1:30 p.m. - Lilac Day Parade
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June 19 - TLC Camp
This listing represents public appearances and other events that Lilac Court members are required to attend (as indicated by *). There are other events not listed here that Lilac Court members are encouraged to attend throughout their term as a 2024 Lilac Princess.
Events are subject to state and local guidelines and may be cancelled or moved to a virtual format at any time.
How to Support the Lilac Princess Program
The Lombard Lilac Princess Program has been a signature program for the Lombard Junior Women's Club since 2001 and its success is grounded on community support. Contributions, large and small, from individuals, businesses, grants and in-kind gifts all are essential to ensuring the continuation of this long-time tradition of Lombard.
Make a Donation
Make a one-time or reoccurring donation online or send a check to the Lombard Junior Women's Club (memo: Lilac Princess Program) to PO Box 512 Lombard, IL 60148.
Become a Sponsor
We offer flexible corporate sponsorship opportunities for our partners who join our mission to give back to our community. Email us at lilacprincessprogram@gmail.com to customize a sponsorship package that fits your interests and budget.
Contact
For more information on the Lombard Lilac Princess Program, contact Brittney Conway at lilacprincessprogram@gmail.com.
Thank You to our supporters!
The Lilac Princess Program Committee and the Lombard Junior Women's Club sincerely appreciate and thank all of the many individuals and local businesses who support this long-time Lombard tradition.
