Countdown To Fleadh: Oak Forest Fleadh Back For 15th Year March 2

OAK FOREST, IL — Start grabbing your green garb now. Bet you'll find some stores already selling beads, hats, oversize glasses—the brighter, the better—to get you set for Oak Forest's annual Fleadh festivities.

Now in its 15th year, the Oak Forest Fleadh—a Gaelic term for a festival of Irish music, dancing, and culture—has a schedule jam-packed with festivities. The Oak Forest-Crestwood Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Oak Forest, will host the event on Saturday, March 2.

What's In Store

CNB Fleadh 5K

Start your day with a 5K run (or walk, if you'd prefer). The CNB Fleadh 5K kicks off at 8:30 a.m.

There's a new start line at 155th and Betty Ann, just two blocks east of Central Avenue. The route takes you through the neighborhood and past Oak Forest landmarks, such as St. Damian Church, Oak Forest High School, Valley Kingdom Ministries, Ridge & Kerkstra schools.

Pre-and post-race events will take place in the Oak Forest Fire Station at 5620 James Drive - City Hall campus.

• REGISTER NOW
• FLEADH 5K ROUTE

Fleadh Family Parade

The parade will kick off at 11 a.m. from 151st and Central Avenue. Bring the family, wear your green!

Feeling lucky? Hunt for the hidden $1000 Golden Ticket provided by sponsor Kevin Szabo Jr. Plumbing along the parade route.

Families, businesses and community, school and religious groups are encouraged to participate in the parade.

• PARADE REGISTRATION FORM
• JOIN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Sponsorship Opportunities

Support the Fleadh by becoming a sponsor. For more information, email Kim Malecky Iles or call 708-687-4600.

Street Closures

CNB Oak Forest Fleadh 5K

The 5k route runs through local neighborhoods. The area most impacted is 149th to 156th streets from Long to Lavergne avenues. Street closures are from approximately 8:15 to 10 a.m. View the route.

Please note: There will be no parking on the 5K route between 7 and 10 a.m.

Family Parade

• Street closures from approximately 10:45 a.m. to noon.
• Central Avenue from 151st to 157th streets
• 151st Street from Hille Middle School to Central Avenue