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The 47th Annual Claud-Elen Days will take place starting on today through Sunday, June 9th. Carnival rides, games, food, and live entertainment will be taking place in downtown Chillicothe, IL (at City Park Stage – corner of Second Street and Chestnut).

Carnival Family Fun Nights kicks off the Claud-Elen Days on this evening. Thursday highlights include a Spaghetti Supper sponsored by the Hair Company Kids, the opening of the Silent Auction (which continues until Saturday night), and a Newlywed Game.

On Friday, the Elite Dance Studio will take place. Saturday highlights include a parade, Monster Trike Races, the Hair Kids Company, contests for boys and girls of all ages, a Diaper Derby, Petite Princess, Jr. Princess, Princess 33, and live entertainment from the Claud-Elen tent. There will also be a Bags Tournament (bean bag toss) on Sunday.

All net proceeds will be benefit non-profit organizations within the community.

For more information on this event, contact the Chillicothe City Hall at 309-274-5056.