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 Musher Mania at the Monee Reservoir 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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Parades
Below are the next 16 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
LANSING 50TH GOOD NEIGHBOR DAY PARADE
May 5, 2018
Downtown Lansing
Wentworth Avenue & Ridge Road to Torrence Avenue, Lansing, IL
708-474-4170
2-4PM
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Downtown Lansing
Wentworth Avenue & Ridge Road to Torrence Avenue, Lansing, IL
708-474-4170
2-4PM
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DRIVIN' THE DIXIE
Jun 16, 2018
Downtown Homewood
2020 Chestnut Road, Homewood, IL
708-798-9535
View vintage cars as they make their way south on historic Dixie Highway stopping in Homewood and other villages along the way.
8AM-6PM
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Downtown Homewood
2020 Chestnut Road, Homewood, IL
708-798-9535
View vintage cars as they make their way south on historic Dixie Highway stopping in Homewood and other villages along the way.
8AM-6PM
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HOMER COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
Jun 21, 2018 - Jun 24, 2018
Homer Township Road District
14500 West 151st Street, 151st Street & Creme Road, Homer Glen, IL
708-301-0632
Four days of festival fun, live music, great food, beer tent, and carnival. Fireworks on Thursday, June 21. Parade on Saturday, June 23.
Th-3PM-12AM; F-5PM-12AM; Sa-2PM-12AM; Su-2-8PM
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Homer Township Road District
14500 West 151st Street, 151st Street & Creme Road, Homer Glen, IL
708-301-0632
Four days of festival fun, live music, great food, beer tent, and carnival. Fireworks on Thursday, June 21. Parade on Saturday, June 23.
Th-3PM-12AM; F-5PM-12AM; Sa-2PM-12AM; Su-2-8PM
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BEECHER 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Jun 30, 2018
Firemen's Park
675 Penfield Street, Beecher, IL
708-946-2261
Carnival, food, raffles, live music, beer tent, bingo! Parade on July 4th. Something for everyone -- bring the entire family!
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Firemen's Park
675 Penfield Street, Beecher, IL
708-946-2261
Carnival, food, raffles, live music, beer tent, bingo! Parade on July 4th. Something for everyone -- bring the entire family!
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BEECHER 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Jul 1, 2018 - Jul 4, 2018
Firemen's Park
675 Penfield Street, Beecher, IL
708-946-2261
Carnival, food, raffles, live music, beer tent, bingo! Parade on July 4th. Something for everyone -- bring the entire family!
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Firemen's Park
675 Penfield Street, Beecher, IL
708-946-2261
Carnival, food, raffles, live music, beer tent, bingo! Parade on July 4th. Something for everyone -- bring the entire family!
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VILLAGE OF OAK LAWN 4TH OF JULY PARADE
Jul 4, 2018
95th Street between 51st & 54th Courts
Oak Lawn, IL
708-499-7837
The Village of Oak Lawn will hold their annual Fourth of July parade on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. The parade will kick off at 95th Street and 51st Avenue. The procession will head westbound on 95th Street to 55th Ct. 95th Street will be closed during this event. Spectators are encouraged to view the parade on both sides of 95th and should plan on arriving early for a good spot along the route
11AM-1PM
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95th Street between 51st & 54th Courts
Oak Lawn, IL
708-499-7837
The Village of Oak Lawn will hold their annual Fourth of July parade on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. The parade will kick off at 95th Street and 51st Avenue. The procession will head westbound on 95th Street to 55th Ct. 95th Street will be closed during this event. Spectators are encouraged to view the parade on both sides of 95th and should plan on arriving early for a good spot along the route
11AM-1PM
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HOMEWOOD'S JULY 4TH PARADE
Jul 4, 2018
Ridge Road from Dixie Highway
Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Enjoy this Homewood tradition, Homewood’s July 4th Parade! The parade is complete with decorated floats, clowns, live music, and much more!
10AM
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Ridge Road from Dixie Highway
Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Enjoy this Homewood tradition, Homewood’s July 4th Parade! The parade is complete with decorated floats, clowns, live music, and much more!
10AM
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4TH OF JULY WE THE PEOPLE FEST
Jul 4, 2018
Glenwoodie Golf Club
19301 South State Street, Glenwood, IL
708-757-2318
Festivities will take place in the south parking lot at Glenwoodie. Spend the day with us in Glenwood, IL for great food, live music from The Muddsharks and fun for the whole family. Interested in becoming a vendor? Please contact Katie at 708-757-2318.
4-8PM
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Glenwoodie Golf Club
19301 South State Street, Glenwood, IL
708-757-2318
Festivities will take place in the south parking lot at Glenwoodie. Spend the day with us in Glenwood, IL for great food, live music from The Muddsharks and fun for the whole family. Interested in becoming a vendor? Please contact Katie at 708-757-2318.
4-8PM
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KIDS DAY
Jul 7, 2018
Firemen's Park
5162 Court Street, Monee, IL
708-534-8302
Kids Day is a FREE event for children to come enjoy Touch-A-Truck, Jumpies and many more kids activities. Reptile Show. Watermelon Eating contest. A Kids Parade.
10AM-1PM
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Firemen's Park
5162 Court Street, Monee, IL
708-534-8302
Kids Day is a FREE event for children to come enjoy Touch-A-Truck, Jumpies and many more kids activities. Reptile Show. Watermelon Eating contest. A Kids Parade.
10AM-1PM
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PER PARADE
Jul 19, 2018
Palos Park Village Green
8901 West 123rd Street, Palos Park, IL
708-671-3760
Check in at 5 pm for contestants - Parade begins at 5:30 pm.
5PM
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Palos Park Village Green
8901 West 123rd Street, Palos Park, IL
708-671-3760
Check in at 5 pm for contestants - Parade begins at 5:30 pm.
5PM
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HAZELNUT FESTIVAL AND PARADE
Aug 3, 2018 - Aug 5, 2018
Hazel Crest Municipal Center
3000 West 170th Place, Hazel Crest, IL
708-335-9600
The Parade step-off time is 11AM at 175th St. near Kedzie and ending at 171st on the Municipal Center grounds. The Parade concludes with the famous Hazelnut Festival. There are lots of activities, food, tournaments and music for all ages.
11:30AM-7PM
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Hazel Crest Municipal Center
3000 West 170th Place, Hazel Crest, IL
708-335-9600
The Parade step-off time is 11AM at 175th St. near Kedzie and ending at 171st on the Municipal Center grounds. The Parade concludes with the famous Hazelnut Festival. There are lots of activities, food, tournaments and music for all ages.
11:30AM-7PM
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MONEE FALL FEST
Sep 7, 2018 - Sep 9, 2018
Firemen's Park
5162 West Court Street, Monee, IL
708-534-8302
Carnival, Bands, Food, Fireworks, Classic Car Show, Beer Tent, Family Entertainment and more! Community Wide Garage Sale. Special Needs Day on 09/09/18. This 3 day event has something for everyone.
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Firemen's Park
5162 West Court Street, Monee, IL
708-534-8302
Carnival, Bands, Food, Fireworks, Classic Car Show, Beer Tent, Family Entertainment and more! Community Wide Garage Sale. Special Needs Day on 09/09/18. This 3 day event has something for everyone.
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AUTUMN IN THE PARK FESTIVAL
Sep 14, 2018 - Sep 15, 2018
Village Green
8901 West 123rd Street, Palos Park, IL
708-671-3760
Free Parking and admission - Fun for the whole family. Live Music - Food - Drinks - Parade - BBQ competition - Kids Fun Zone and more!
F 5-11PM; Sa 11:30AM-11PM
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Village Green
8901 West 123rd Street, Palos Park, IL
708-671-3760
Free Parking and admission - Fun for the whole family. Live Music - Food - Drinks - Parade - BBQ competition - Kids Fun Zone and more!
F 5-11PM; Sa 11:30AM-11PM
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EAST HAZEL CREST CENTENNIAL VILLAGE FEST
Sep 29, 2018
173rd & Throop Street
East Hazel Crest, IL
708-798-0213
East Hazel Crest is celebrating their 100th Year (1918-2018). Come join us for games, parade, music, food vendors, beer tent, entertainment, bouncy house, bean bags, crafts.
10AM-12AM
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173rd & Throop Street
East Hazel Crest, IL
708-798-0213
East Hazel Crest is celebrating their 100th Year (1918-2018). Come join us for games, parade, music, food vendors, beer tent, entertainment, bouncy house, bean bags, crafts.
10AM-12AM
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BOO! AT THE ZOO
Oct 13, 2018 - Oct 28, 2018
Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
708-688-8000
Little ghosts and goblins of all ages are sure to have a howlin’ good time! Our not-so-scary and fun-filled event has something for the entire family to enjoy!
Sa & Su
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Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
708-688-8000
Little ghosts and goblins of all ages are sure to have a howlin’ good time! Our not-so-scary and fun-filled event has something for the entire family to enjoy!
Sa & Su
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HALLOWEEN PARADE & PARTY
Oct 25, 2018
Palos Park Recreation Center
8901 West 123rd Street, Palos Park, IL
708-671-3760
Boys and ghouls of all ages are welcome to join us on the Village Green for our annual outdoor, judged costume parade. We will move into the gym following the parade for a night for fun games, surprises, crafts, and more. Admission $3-5
6PM Check in for Parade; 6:15 Parade begins; 6:30 Games and crafts
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Palos Park Recreation Center
8901 West 123rd Street, Palos Park, IL
708-671-3760
Boys and ghouls of all ages are welcome to join us on the Village Green for our annual outdoor, judged costume parade. We will move into the gym following the parade for a night for fun games, surprises, crafts, and more. Admission $3-5
6PM Check in for Parade; 6:15 Parade begins; 6:30 Games and crafts
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