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Route 52 Closures Approved for Irish Fest Parade

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Manhattan Village Board Meeting | Feb. 3, 2026

Article Summary: The Village Board authorized the closure of U.S. Route 52 and Manhattan-Monee Road to accommodate the annual Irish Fest Parade. The closures will take place on the morning of Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Irish Fest Road Closure Key Points:

  • Event: Annual Irish Fest Parade.

  • Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026.

  • Closure Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

  • Affected Roads: Manhattan-Monee Road and U.S. Route 52 (North Street).

The Manhattan Village Board on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, cleared the way for one of the community’s most popular annual events, approving the road closures necessary for the Irish Fest Parade.

As part of the consent agenda, the board adopted a resolution authorizing the use of U.S. Route 52 and Manhattan-Monee Road on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

According to the resolution, the parade requires the closing of Manhattan-Monee Road and U.S. Route 52 starting at Thelma Street. The route turns west onto Manhattan-Monee Road and proceeds south on U.S. Route 52, concluding at Second Street.

The closures are scheduled to last from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The village agrees to assume full responsibility for traffic control and detour management during the event.

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