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The district, which is primarily responsible for wastewater management, also happens to be a frequent celebrant at cultural and ethnic events across the county. District officials say one way they spread their message of environmentalism is by entering their float into every parade they can, as long as it costs no more than a few hundred bucks. According to Thursday’s report to commissioners, the float will appear in at least 18 this year, including three for Saint Patrick’s Day, two for Mexican Independence day, two for the fall start of school, and one each for Flag Day, the Fourth of July, Columbus Day, and something called Pumpkin Day. It’ll also participate in the Bud Billiken Parade, a Little League parade in suburban Willow Springs and Justice, and neighborhood celebrations in Norwood Park and Edison Park, on the city’s northwest side.
“How did you establish the age of 12 as opposed to age 5 or 6?” Young asked him. “Because my son, who is 6, really enjoyed riding on it.”
