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The ceremony will include cultural performances, a proclamation reading, the Emerald Excellence Awards presentation, and the Irish Flag’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. Patrick’s Day Events.
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including crafts, games, tree tapping and maple syrup history.
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. Patrick’s Day Events.
Dedicated to community and to celebrating Irish heritage, the South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day parade is the largest community-based parade on St. Patrick’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...
Explore the Bensenville Railroad Museum from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and take in the history of trains in Bensenville on a real 1920s engine by taking part in a variety of activities. The facility is also available for field trips and private tours. Note: The museum will be closed on all park...
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. Patrick’s Day Events.
Discover how sap becomes syrup as you try tapping with tools from the 1890s, check the collection buckets, watch sap thicken over the fire, and try a taste of real maple syrup. All ages. The program is free, but there’s a suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the...
Dancers aged 4 to 16 will take over the lobby for a festive, traditional Irish Dancing celebration that will last about 30 minutes. All ages! Children in the audience may join the dancers to learn the jig at the end of the program. The "Learn the Irish Jig" lesson will last about 15 minutes and...
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