Get massive exposure for your business by becoming a Presenting Sponsor of the Village's annual Tinley Park Irish Parade, which will step off at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 8 along Oak Park Avenue in Downtown Tinley!

To become a sponsor, fill out the 2026 Tinley Park Irish Parade Sponsorship Opportunities form and submit it to agaus@tinleypark.org. Sponsorships cost $750 and include a parade entry; your name/logo on the lead parade banner and on promotional materials; recognition on the Tinley Park Life Amplified Facebook page; and an extended announcer recognition at the reviewing stand.

Sponsorships are open on a first-come, first-served basis, first exclusively to Tinley Park business and organizations until Friday, Feb. 6, then to everyone else after that date. The parade committee will accept only one sponsor from competitive groups or organizations.

With approximately 80 entries and thousands of viewers, the 2026 Irish Parade is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!

The Village's popular Tinley Park Farmers Market will return this year on Saturdays from June 6 to Oct. 24 in Harmony Square, 6700 North St. If you're a vendor who wants to get your product in front of thousands of potential customers, the Village wants to hear from you!

The cost is $450 for the season, but the Village is offering a special pre-season rate of $400 for potential vendors who submit Part 1 of the application by Feb. 13. Just fill out the application and click submit. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Farmers Market Manager Kelly Oswald via e-mail at koswald@tinleypark.org.

Applicants will receive a reply with confirmation of receipt within seven business days. Upon notification of acceptance, vendors will complete Part II of the application and submit it, along with a certificate of insurance, all required food safety documents, and full payment, to the Village of Tinley Park. Signed acknowledgement, certificate of insurance and payment are all due no later than March 23.

For more information, visit TinleyPark.org/FarmersMarket.

The Village has extended the deadline to submit a business license application to Jan. 31. Please be sure to pay the business license online or contact licensing@tinleypark.org for assistance.

The Village requires that most businesses in Tinley Park have a valid business license. Some business types are regulated by the State and are not required to get a business license. If you're unsure if your business needs a business license or not, please call (708) 444-5004.

For more information on business licenses, including how to obtain a Change of Use/Owner permit, please visit the Village website.

Are you looking to drive growth, establish a positive reputation, and increase brand awareness for your business? If so, community involvement is the easiest and most effective way to do so. Plus, becoming involved in the community provides the opportunity to give back and show you care.

There are numerous ways for your business to become engaged in the Tinley Park community throughout the year, such as:

• Volunteer or donate services.
• Sponsor a youth sports team.
• Join the Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce.
• Take part in the Tinley Park Irish Parade and Parade of Lights.
• Sponsor one of the Benches on the Avenue.
• Become a vendor in the Tinley Park Farmers Market.
• Set up a booth at the Tinley Park Block Party.
• Participate in the Tinley Park Boo Bash and Holiday Market.
• Sponsor Downtown Tinley events like Music in the Plaza, Boo Bash and others

See the Event Participation Opportunities page for more information on how to get involved with the Village's special events.