Top Story Orland festivals take final bow in long-time locations before heading to revamped Centennial Park West Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Jun 22, 2023 Jun 22, 2023 0 1 of 2 Patrons will enjoy Taste of Orland Park, 2022 festival shown, in Village Green before it moves to Centennial Park West in 2024. Jeff Vorva, file, The Times Sandburg’s band brought out the heavy brass at the 2022 Taste of Orland Park. Jeff Vorva, file, The Times Prefer us on Google Learn More Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. 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