Momence Gladiolus Festival 2026

12:00-4:00 p.m. – T-Shirt Tie Dyeing
Washington Street in front of City Hall – 105 W Washington St, Momence, IL 60954
T-Shirts must be reserved in advance. Extras were ordered, come early if you didn’t pre-register. At 3 PM, all shirts that have not been picked up yet will be released to the public.

3:00 p.m. – Glad Run for Children
Washington Street Reviewing Stand – 122 W Washington St, Momence, IL 60954
Registration begins on-site at 1:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m. – Parade of Old Cars
Line up at 5th & Pine St by 5 PM forms available on site or under Get Involved, Entry Forms Parade route is Locust St to Washington Street

6:00 p.m. – Main Street Parade
Parade Route is Locust St to Washington Street to Franklin

6:30-11:00 p.m. – Carnival
Je-Neir School Grounds – 1001 W 2nd St, Momence, IL 60954
Admission $1 for ages 12+
Unlimited ride wristbands $30

7:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m. – Beer Garden
River Street Stage – 117 E River St, Momence, IL 60954
21+ Only
Admission $5
Live music provided by NAWTY