DU QUOIN, Ill. (KFVS) - The theme and grand marshal for the 2025 Du Quoin State Fair have been announced.

On Thursday, August 14, Governor JB Pritzker announced Dr. Glenn Poshard will serve as grand marshal. The parade theme is “Adventure Awaits.”

The Twilight Parade will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22 from the south end of Grandstand Avenue and make its way to Main Street. From there, it will turn west of Main Street and continue to Pacer Avenue. The parade will then turn south onto Pacer and exit Gate 6 back onto Bob Green Avenue.

“Glenn Poshard dedicated his life to public service through both elected and volunteer roles,” Governor Pritzker said. “His passion for the people of southern Illinois makes him uniquely deserving to serve as Grand Marshal for the annual Twilight Parade.

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