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 9 upcoming Parade events in the Chicago Southland. Use the form above to search for specific events.
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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
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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ROBBINS BACK-TO-SCHOOL FESTIVAL
Aug 31, 2018
Community Center
13800 Trumball Avenue, Robbins, IL
708-385-8940
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Community Center
13800 Trumball Avenue, Robbins, IL
708-385-8940
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ROBBINS BACK-TO-SCHOOL FESTIVAL
Sep 1, 2018 - Sep 2, 2018
Community Center
13800 Trumball Avenue, Robbins, IL
708-385-8940
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Community Center
13800 Trumball Avenue, Robbins, IL
708-385-8940
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FRANKFORT FALL FESTIVAL
Sep 1, 2018 - Sep 3, 2018
Downtown Historical Frankfort
Between Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-3356
Join us September 1 - September 3, 2018, in Frankfort, IL for the #1 volunteer-run arts and crafts Festival! Fall Fest has something for everyone; Shopping, Live Music, Entertainment, Good Food, a Carnival and a Parade. Bring your whole family, admission is free! The Fun is priceless!
Sa-Su 10AM-6PM; M 10AM-5PM
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Downtown Historical Frankfort
Between Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-3356
Join us September 1 - September 3, 2018, in Frankfort, IL for the #1 volunteer-run arts and crafts Festival! Fall Fest has something for everyone; Shopping, Live Music, Entertainment, Good Food, a Carnival and a Parade. Bring your whole family, admission is free! The Fun is priceless!
Sa-Su 10AM-6PM; M 10AM-5PM
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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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