Comedy fundraiser to benefit Carol Stream parade

The Carol Stream Parade Committee will hold a comedy night fundraiser at Zanies Comedy Club at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles on Thursday, May 8.

The night of laughs features Chicago comedy legend John Caponera.

He began his career in Chicago and starred in his own NBC sitcom "The Good Life." He also has appeared on "The Tonight Show," Comedy Central, ESPN, HBO, "ER," "LA Law," "The Drew Carey Show," "That '80s Show" and many more.

Tickets are $20 and are available from Parade Committee members. The Parade Committee receives all proceeds from the sale of tickets.

There is a two item food/beverage minimum and all ticket holders must be 21 or older.

For tickets and information, send an email to comedynightfundraiser@gmail.com.

Past parades have featured the Jessie White Tumblers, the Glenbard North Marching Band, the South Shore Drill Team, the Lowdown Brass Band, the 501st Star Wars group, the Barefoot Hawaiians, Shrine units, bagpipe groups and many other bands, marchers and community groups.

The Carol Stream 4th of July Parade Committee is a group of volunteers who organize the annual parade. They work on the parade throughout the year. For more information on the parade, visit the parade website at: www.carolstreamparade.com.