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Oak Forest Fleadh

March 01 @ 8:30 am

Photo credit: iStock/ADragan

Location

Downtown Oak Forest

15440 S. Central Ave.

Oak Forest, IL 60452

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Description

Wear your green and can enjoy the 16th year of the Oak Forest Fleadh. There will be a 5K and a family parade on Central Avenue. Hunt for the $1,000 golden ticket along the parade route. Registration required.

Event cost: Free/parade; $35/5K

Event times: 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. Parade begins at 11 a.m. March 1, 2025

Additional Information

Website: https://oc-chamber.org/oak-forest-fleadh/

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: South Suburbs

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