A youngster takes in a passing float during a recent Momence Glad Fest parade. (Daily Journal/Tiffany Blanchette)The eastern Kankakee County community of Momence will be the region’s focal point this week as the 88th rendition of the Momence Gladiolus Festival takes center stage. Simpson heads the 28-member Glad Fest Committee. Once the coronation has been made, the festivities are highlighted by the Main Street Parade at 6 p.m. Friday and the Grand Street Parade at 3 p.m. Saturday. Friday, August 7Noon - 4 p.m. – Glad Fest Logo T-shirt Dyeing.