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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Parades
Below are the next 11 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
BOO! AT THE ZOO
Oct 12, 2019 - Oct 27, 2019
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
Visit Website $ ag c f h o p
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
Visit Website $ ag c f h o p
HALLOWEEN PARADE & PARTY
Oct 24, 2019
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
Visit Website $ h p s
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
Visit Website $ h p s
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS
Oct 25, 2019
Firemen's Park
5162 West Court Street, Monee, IL
708-534-8302
Join the Village of Monee for a FREE evening for the kids to take a hay ride, costume contest, Trunk-or-Treat, DJ and more at Firemen's Park.
6-8PM
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Firemen's Park
5162 West Court Street, Monee, IL
708-534-8302
Join the Village of Monee for a FREE evening for the kids to take a hay ride, costume contest, Trunk-or-Treat, DJ and more at Firemen's Park.
6-8PM
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MOKENA CHRISTMAS FEST
Nov 23, 2019
Mokena Elementary School
11244 Willowcrest, Mokena, IL
708-609-6238
Children's crafts, pictures and lunch with Santa, balloon artist, waxed hands, parade, family dance.
10AM-10PM
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Mokena Elementary School
11244 Willowcrest, Mokena, IL
708-609-6238
Children's crafts, pictures and lunch with Santa, balloon artist, waxed hands, parade, family dance.
10AM-10PM
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CRETE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
Dec 6, 2019 - Dec 8, 2019
Crete Country Christmas Lodge
Cass & Main Streets, Crete, IL
708-672-6969
Come enjoy ice sculptures, a light parade, crafts, fabulous food, a huge bonfire and live music throughout the weekend.
F 5-10:30PM; Sa 8AM-10:30PM
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Crete Country Christmas Lodge
Cass & Main Streets, Crete, IL
708-672-6969
Come enjoy ice sculptures, a light parade, crafts, fabulous food, a huge bonfire and live music throughout the weekend.
F 5-10:30PM; Sa 8AM-10:30PM
Visit Website h o p
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
Dec 6, 2019 - Dec 8, 2019
Oak Park Avenue Metra Train Station
17375 Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-5678
Come see what's happening for the holidays!! Tree Lighting, Holiday Market, Entertainment, Ice Carving, Photos with Santa, Rides, Parades and so much more!
F 6-9PM; Sa & Su 12-5PM
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Oak Park Avenue Metra Train Station
17375 Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-5678
Come see what's happening for the holidays!! Tree Lighting, Holiday Market, Entertainment, Ice Carving, Photos with Santa, Rides, Parades and so much more!
F 6-9PM; Sa & Su 12-5PM
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CHRISTMAS IN BLUE ISLAND
Dec 7, 2019
Western Avenue from Walnut to Grove
12900 West Western Avenue, Blue Island, IL
708-612-5463
Free rides for the kids and shopping at our Kringle Mart. Parade kicks off at 5:30 pm followed by pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
3-9PM
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Western Avenue from Walnut to Grove
12900 West Western Avenue, Blue Island, IL
708-612-5463
Free rides for the kids and shopping at our Kringle Mart. Parade kicks off at 5:30 pm followed by pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
3-9PM
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PEOTONE'S CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE
Dec 14, 2019
Throughout the Village
Peotone, IL
708-917-0265
A community celebration taking place throughout the Village. Pancake breakfast, crafts, entertainment, Santa and lighted parade. Like the Village of Peotone on Facebook for schedule.
d h p
Throughout the Village
Peotone, IL
708-917-0265
A community celebration taking place throughout the Village. Pancake breakfast, crafts, entertainment, Santa and lighted parade. Like the Village of Peotone on Facebook for schedule.
d h p
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
ag h o p
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
Visit Website c h o p s
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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