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Leah Marlene Hometown Concert: What You Need To Know

By Michelle Mitchell May 16, 2022 | 10:23 AM

[UPDATED 12:00 PM 5/17/22] Normal’s own Leah Marlene returns Tuesday, May 17 for a Hometown Concert to be filmed for the show’s finale!

Leah will greet everyone through a parade in route to her performance in Uptown Normal and Mayor Chris Koos will issue a Proclamation designating the date as “Leah Marlene Day.”

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Uptown Normal street parking will begin to close in sections starting at 12:30 PM through 3:00 PM
    • See road closure info below
    • Staging area set up, in front of Normal Theater, has already begun
  • The parade route will be along East Beaufort Street starting a 6:00 PM
  • Outdoor concert will take place in Uptown approx. at 7:30 PM
  • Entrance to concert area will be at the intersection of North Street and Uptown Circle.
  • Backpacks, purses and other non-essential bags are prohibited within the concert area
  • All times are subject to change!

To request special accommodations for this event, please email events@normalil.gov or call (309) 433-3447 by noon on Tuesday, May 17.

Road Closure Information for May 17 (from Town of Normal)

Click here for a map of road closures (also below).

  • North Street from Broadway to Fell Avenue will be closed by 9 a.m. and reopened following the concert as soon as safely possible (estimated around 10:30 p.m.)
  • North Street from Uptown Circle to the intersection of Broadway will be signed No Parking after noon, closed at 1 p.m., and reopened following the concert as soon as safely possible (estimated around 10:30 p.m.)
  • E Beaufort Street from Linden to Uptown Circle, and including Uptown Circle will be signed No Parking after 3 p.m., closed at 4 p.m., and reopened following the concert as soon as safely possible (estimated around 9 p.m.)
  • Eastern-most portion of Trail East Lot will be closed by 9 a.m, and reopened following the procession (estimated 7 p.m.)
  • Constitution Blvd from College Ave to Uptown Circle will be signed No Parking after 3 p.m., closed at 4 p.m., and reopened following the procession (estimated 7 p.m.)

Parking
With the exception of a portion of the Trail East lot (as noted above), the usual Uptown parking options will be available.
Click here for parking information.

 

Leah Marlene Homecoming Ground Plan

 

The latest details can be found HERE.

 

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