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: 2024 Lilac Queen, Kendra Trummer.
Visit the princesses at any
of the upcoming events!
2025 Lilac Princess Program Schedule of Events
Dates are subject to change.
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*March 2, 10:00 a.m. - Preliminary Interviews
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*March 2, 6:00 p.m. - Princess and Parent Orientation
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*March 12, 7:00 p.m. - Tiara Presentation (Maple Street Chapel & livestream)
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April 8 - Dining Out Fundraiser: TBA
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April 12 - Lombard Park District Easter Egg Hunt
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April 15 - Dining Out Fundraiser: TBA
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April 16, 5:30-7:00 p.m. - Blood Drive (First Church of Lombard)
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April 23 - Dining Out Fundraiser: TBA
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*April 26 - Final Interviews
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May 2 - Lilac Court 95th Reunion
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*May 2 - Little Lady Lilac Ball
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*May 3, 1:00 p.m. - Coronation (Lilacia Park & livestream)
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May 4 - Lilac Time Art & Craft Fair appearance
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*May 9 - Lilac Ball, The Carlisle
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*May 18, 1:30 p.m. - Lilac Day Parade
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June 18 - 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 2025 Lilac Princess.
Events are subject to change and may be cancelled or rescheduled 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.
