Fleadh Fun: Deadline for Parade Participants March 1

Fleadh organizers hope it doesn't rain on their parade Saturday, March 12. They also need plenty of people to lead the parade's way along Cicero Avenue.

The family parade will kick off at 11 a.m. from 151st Street, moving along Cicero Avenue to 157th Street. Families, businesses and community, school and religious groups are invited to participate.

Download the form here. Parade registration is free for families, community, school and religious groups, and members of the Oak Forest-Crestwood Area Chamber of Commerce. If your business is not a member of the chamber but would like to participate, please include a check for $195 made payable to the Oak Forest-Crestwood Area Chamber of Commerce with your registration form to begin enjoying the many benefits of chamber membership. Questions? Contact Executive Director Kim Malecky-Iles at (708)687-4600 or info@oakforestchamber.org.

Forms should be dropped off at by 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 1.

Local groups looking for more group members for parade

• The Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee is seeking community members to join their group.
• The is looking for kids who have participated in any  park district program to ride on the park district's float. Gear your little ones with plenty of green green and get them in on the Fleadh parade fun.