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St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Downtown Palatine Smith Street and Wilson Street, Palatine, IL, United States

Participate in the St. Patrick's Day Parade this coming spring!! Durty Nellieโ€™s, in partnership with Vicarious Multimedia, is proud to honor the St. Patrickโ€™s Day holiday with the annual all-things-Irish festivities and celebrations on Saturday, March 16th - including a Traditional Irish Breakfast, Durty St. Patโ€™s Parade and an epic after party with shenanigans for...

Free

St Patricks Day Parade and River Dyeing

Downtown Chicago State & Lake, Chicago, IL, United States

Our city is home to quite the St. Patrick's Day celebration! The Chicago River goes green as 45 pounds of vegetable dye color the water between Columbus and Wacker drives. Then festivities continue after as revelers parade up Columbus Dr. with floats and flags to the sound of bagpipes.   For information on more events...

Free

St. Patrick’s Day Procession and Annual Irish Flag Raising Ceremony

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

The ceremony will include cultural performances, a proclamation reading, the Emerald Excellence Awards presentation, and the Irish Flagโ€™s raising. The public is invited to attend this family-friendly celebration.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrickโ€™s Day Events.

Northwest Side Irish Parade

Northwest Side Irish Parade N Neola Ave & N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL, United States

The NorthWest Irish Parade is a celebration of faith, family, and heritage on the NorthWest side of Chicago.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrickโ€™s Day Events.

Free

South Side Irish Parade

South Side Irish Parade 103rd and Western, Chicago, IL, United States

Dedicated to community and to celebrating Irish heritage, the South Side Irish St. Patrickโ€™s Day parade is the largest community-based parade on St. Patrickโ€™s Day outside of Ireland. It will kick off at noon at 103rd and Western Avenue, marching south to 115th and Western. The parade lasts approximately two hours. There is zero tolerance...

Free

Hometown Irish Parade

Downtown Plainfield DesPlaines St and Lockport St, Plainfield, IL, United States

The 2024 Plainfield Hometown Irish Parade is in the planning stage! Hope to see you Sunday March 17th 2024.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrickโ€™s Day Events.

Easter Bunny Parade

Melrose Park Civic Center 1000 North 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL, United States

Exciting news! The Melrose Park Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) is having their Easter Bunny parade on Saturday, March 30, 2024, beginning at 10:00AM. Here is the parade route through the village. The Easter Bunny may be making some additional destination visits throughout the community. It will be a fun day! Stay tuned for potential...

Free

The Great Easter Parade

Jefferson Field 16th St and Wenonah, Berwyn, IL, United States

Put on your Easter Bonnet and join the Easter Bunny as he hops. (not really heโ€™ll be riding in a float) down 16th St. from Jefferson Field to Prairie Oak Gym where he will join the Easter Eggstravaganza!

Free

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