Events
With over 800 Festivals & Events running year round, concerts that include the top touring musical acts, countless farmers markets and car shows in the Chicago Southland, the hard part isn’t deciding IF you should come but rather which event you ARE going to attend.
Whether it is Snow Day Festival at the Plum Creek Nature Center in January, Irish Fest at Chicago’s Gaelic Park in May, any of our year round farmers markets or Lansing Autumn Fest in October, you won’t have to travel far to find family friendly activities for any age.
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Below are the next 4 upcoming Parade events in the Chicago Southland. Use the form above to search for specific events.
Wheelchair Accessibled Displays/Arts/Crafts
ag Agricultural/Food/Harvest
c Cultural Event
w Workshop/Seminar
$ Admission Fee
h Holiday Celebration
o Outdoor Activity
s Sports Event/Recreational
f Fair, Carnival
e Expo/Consumer Show
p Parade
PEOTONE'S CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE
Dec 14, 2019
Throughout the Village
Peotone, IL
708-258-3279
This family-friendly event is an all-day affair that has a variety of activities throughout the day in downtown Peotone as well as multiple locations throughout the community at participating businesses and organizations. You will surely see Santa and his reindeer along the way! There will be a petting zoo, ice sculptures, horse and carriage rides and much more! Top off your fun-filled day with a lighted parade at 5 pm. Visit the Village of Peotone facebook page for the full day's event schedule.
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Throughout the Village
Peotone, IL
708-258-3279
This family-friendly event is an all-day affair that has a variety of activities throughout the day in downtown Peotone as well as multiple locations throughout the community at participating businesses and organizations. You will surely see Santa and his reindeer along the way! There will be a petting zoo, ice sculptures, horse and carriage rides and much more! Top off your fun-filled day with a lighted parade at 5 pm. Visit the Village of Peotone facebook page for the full day's event schedule.
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SANTA CLAUSE IS COMING TO TOWN
Dec 14, 2019 - Dec 15, 2019
Posen Civic Center
14401 South Campbell Avenue, Posen, IL
708-388-8797
The Polar Express will play. Hot cocoa and cookies with Santa
12-6PM; Sa 11AM Parade
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Posen Civic Center
14401 South Campbell Avenue, Posen, IL
708-388-8797
The Polar Express will play. Hot cocoa and cookies with Santa
12-6PM; Sa 11AM Parade
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OAK FOREST FLEADH
Mar 7, 2020
Cicero Avenue Corridor
151st to 159th on Cicero Avenue, 15536 Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-4600
The Oak Forest Fleadh includes customer appreciation parties, a 5K run/walk, an open streets event (ride, blade, skate), a family parade and a pub and restaurant open house.
5K 8:30AM; Open Bike ride 10AM; Parade 11AM; Pub & Restaurant open house 5PM-3AM
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Cicero Avenue Corridor
151st to 159th on Cicero Avenue, 15536 Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-4600
The Oak Forest Fleadh includes customer appreciation parties, a 5K run/walk, an open streets event (ride, blade, skate), a family parade and a pub and restaurant open house.
5K 8:30AM; Open Bike ride 10AM; Parade 11AM; Pub & Restaurant open house 5PM-3AM
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DOWNTOWN TINLEY IRISH PARADE
Mar 8, 2020
Downtown Tinley Park
Along Oak Park Avenue, 183rd to 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-5678
The annual Downtown Tinley Irish Parade will step off at 1PM. The Parade proceeds along Oak Park Avenue. The family-friendly event features floats, community groups, local schools and businesses.
1PM
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Downtown Tinley Park
Along Oak Park Avenue, 183rd to 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-5678
The annual Downtown Tinley Irish Parade will step off at 1PM. The Parade proceeds along Oak Park Avenue. The family-friendly event features floats, community groups, local schools and businesses.
1PM
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