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Plainfield Hometown Irish Parade – CANCELLED

March 15, 2020 - March 15, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Plainfield Central High School

W. Fort Beggs Drive

Plainfield, IL

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Description

The parade steps off from Plainfield Central High School, turns north on James Street, east on Lockport, south on Illinois, then west on Commercial to return to the high school. The Village Preservation Association is hosting a family area at the intersection of Lockport and DesPlaines Streets, before and immediately following the parade. The family area will feature face painting and bounce houses, vendors and local food trucks. Special entertainment will be provided by some of the featured bagpipe bands and Irish dance groups from the parade.

Event Cost: Free, fees for food.

Event Time: 1 p.m.

Additional Information

Website: https://plainfieldirishparade.org/

Neighborhood: South Suburbs

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