Berwyn and Cicero joined together Oct. 4 through 7 to mark the 50th anniversary of the International Houby Fest, which celebrates the cultural richness and variety of the two communities.
The festival culminated Oct. 7 with its famous Houby Day Parade, which included more than 100 businesses, nonprofit organizations, bands and school groups.
Confetti flies from many of the city of Cicero trucks in the 50th International Houby Fest parade Oct. 7 on Cermak Road.
Houby Queen Anyce Paul-Emile, 16, of Berwyn waves regally Oct. 7 in the 50th International Houby Fest parade on Cermak Road.
The Navy Band Great Lakes performs as it marches down Cermak Road during the 50th International Houby Fest parade, dodging a forecast of rain Oct. 7.
Kevin Gomez, 3, of Berwyn hugs his new pumpkin while he waits for the 50th International Houby Fest parade to begin Oct. 7.
A young rider doubles up Oct. 7 in the 50th International Houby Fest parade.
The Navy Band Great Lakes performs as it marches down Cermak Road during the 50th International Houby Fest parade, dodging a forecast of rain Oct. 7.
The Houby Fest Court waves to spectators Oct. 7 during the 50th International Houby Fest parade on Cermak Road.
Cassandra Crockett, 5, of Berwyn reacts to a procession of sirens Oct. 7 while her mom, Janine Crockett, comes prepared for the rain forecast during the 50th International Houby Fest parade processing down Cermak Road.