Divy Block Party

05/26/2026

This year's Divy Block Party Grand Marshal will be Jane Elisabeth Emerson. She will be represented by her husband, Leonard Emerson and their loving family.

She was born on April 2, 1940, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of William and Elisabeth Shears. Jane married Leonard Emerson on November 25, 1960, in Divernon. She passed away on May 2, 2025.

Jane was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, as well as a lifelong resident of Divernon. She was a dedicated stay-at-home mother while working alongside her husband, Leonard, in the family business, Emerson Press. The business was founded in 1968 in the garage of their family home before eventually relocating to the square in Divernon, where they have been located for almost 60 years.

Jane graduated from Divernon High School in 1958. She faithfully served as the organist at the Divernon Presbyterian Church for more than 65 years and was an active member of its board. She also served as secretary of the Divernon Public Library Board and was a lifetime member of the Divernon American Legion Auxiliary.

04/27/2026

Posting the vendor sign-up form again. Heard people were having issues accessing it!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiqQUuC5P-kOSbUW6itKY6aakl5aewlhoXFDo6KmDIZZTL4w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115680118749206420575

04/16/2026

Attached below is a Parade Sign-Up Form! This year's theme is Celebrating America's 250th Birthday!

Complete this Google Form to be entered into the 2026 Divy Block Party Parade! Theme: Celebrating America's 250th Birthday!

04/14/2026

Hello Everyone!

We're excited to announce our annual Divy Block Party will be July 11, 2026! More information will be released in the coming days.

We can't wait to see you!

07/18/2025

Group pictures taken after the parade

07/14/2025

I think this was our best year yet, what a great day and turnout!! Thank you to everyone that came out and enjoyed themselves. With this event strictly ran off of donations I want to send a special thank you to all of the sponsors that made this event possible:



Village of Divernon

United Community Bank

Syngenta Ag

Nutrien

Samsher Singh

BHL Law Firm

Pflug Family Chiropractic

Emerson Press

Bolash/Hopkins Roofing

Maddy's Tavern

Corner Bar

IMCO

Hemans Garage

Academy Sports

The Boat Dock

Krekels

Toni’s Cafe

Divernon Pick & Go

Cleetons Sanitation



I also would like to thank the Divernon Public Works for getting everything prepared and having the park looking great. Thank you's are also in order for Katie Moore for putting together the Craft Fair and lining up the parade. Neil Cowan, Colton McDannald, along with my wife and kids for setting up the day before and the morning of. The Divernon Fire Department for hosting the 50/50 Drawing and for getting the water setup for the kids. The Central Illinois Predator Baseball crew for running the Basketball & Pickleball Tournaments. The Maddy's Tavern crew for running the Hot Dog Eating Contest. My Brother, Cory Busch, for running the Co****le Tournament along with his girlfriend Stacia and puppy Grizzly. Mason Marquette for filling in last minute and crushing the National Anthem. I am fortunate for all of the great assistance and it's hard to remember everything and everyone so if I missed you I'm sorry but I do appreciate you.



This was a bittersweet party for me since it was my last one that I will be planning and running. But do not worry, Colton McDannald will be taking this event over and carrying the torch. He is going to do amazing!!



Please post any pictures that you may have taken during the event. We are hoping to post the Town 125 Year pictures taken from the drone soon.



We will see you all next year on July 11th, 2026!!!

07/11/2025

Reminder to get those Side by Sides and Golf Carts dressed up and decorated for the Block Party tomorrow, we have prizes for both categories!! If you drive them in the parade (which is encouraged) please park them on 2nd Street in front of the playground equipment afterwards so they can be viewed and judged.

07/10/2025

Reminder that the Craft Fair goes from 12pm-5pm this Saturday July 12th. There is no need to signup and no setup fee. All vendors will be staged on the south side of the square off of Kenney Street in the grass and shaded. There unfortunately is no electricity so please plan ahead. You are free to setup and tear down whenever you like. Please share with all of your crafty friends that would like to come out and participate.

07/09/2025

This Saturday is the day!! Hopefully this rain will give us some good weather for the party. Come prepared to have a fun filled day including a Parade with a town photo afterwards capturing the Village's 125th Anniversary, 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Pickleball Tournament, Co****le Tournament, Side by Side and Golf Cart Decorating Contest, Craft Fair, Free Dry and Wet Activities for Kids, Eating Contest, Live Music, Food and Drink Vendors, and Photo Booth!! Cannot wait to see you all

04/29/2025

Did you know this is Divernon's 125th year since it's incorporation in 1900? Lets make this the best Block Party yet!!

04/22/2025

UPDATE **ENTRY FEE NOW WAIVED** Thank you to the Corner Bar for sponsoring this tournament!

In addition to the basketball tournament we will also be hosting an Adult Pickleball Tournament for ages 18 and up. There will be a $20 fee per team with all money collected paid back out. This will be a bring your own partner event and will be played in the street.