A marching band, celebrity guests, free shopping sprees and family entertainment will transform Living Fresh Market into a homecoming celebration Saturday, October 31, as the Black-owned supermarket marks five years of serving customers throughout Chicago’s western suburbs.
The free public celebration, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 7520 W. Roosevelt Road in Forest Park, will bring together shoppers, employees, local vendors and community supporters for an afternoon of music, food, prizes and entertainment.
Organizers are borrowing from the excitement of traditional high school and college homecoming celebrations to recognize the customers and community partners who have supported the supermarket since its opening five years ago…