Lilac time in Lombard


STEVE SPODEN PHOTO

This year’s five Lilac Princesses are pictured striking a royal pose before the final judging to select the 2019 Lilac Queen. The judging took place Saturday at Lombard’s Embassy Suites. The identity of the queen will remain a secret until her coronation in Lilacia Park at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. Pictured are (left to right) Princess Melissa Florey, Princess Madison Crowe, Princess Emily Hansel, Princess Elaine Wesling and Princess Sydney Wilson. The queen and her court will be the guests of honor at the 60th annual Lilac Ball on Friday, May 10, and the Lilac Parade on Sunday, May 19.