Know Before You Go: Oak Forest Fleadh 2025 Ready To Paint Town Green

OAK FOREST, IL — Got all your green garb ready to go? It's about time to Fleadh, and we have all the details you'll need to get in on the fun.

Now in its 16th 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 1.

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., at 155th and Betty Ann (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. As you race through town, you’ll see lots of green and lots of friendly faces cheering you on!

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

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• FLEADH 5K ROUTE

Fleadh Family Parade

The parade will kick off at 11 a.m. from 151st and Central Avenue, led by Grand Marshal Gigi's Playhouse Tinley Park. Bring the family, wear your green!

Feeling lucky? Hunt for the hidden $1,000 Golden Ticket provided by sponsor Kevin Szabo Jr. Plumbing along the parade route.

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.

• No parking on the Fleadh 5K route between 6 and 10 a.m.
• Street closures in effect from approximately 8:15 to 10 a.m.
• 155th Street from Central Avenue to Michaele Drive will close at 7:30 a.m. Natalie Drive (access from Central Ave) will remain open until approximately 8:15 a.m.
• Several neighborhood streets will be impacted
• 149th to 156th streets from Long to Lavergne avenues
• 155th Street from Central to Long avenues

Family Parade

• Street closures from approximately 10:30 a.m. to noon
• Central Avenue from 151st Street to Independence Avenue
• 151st Street from Condado Drive to Central Avenue