St. Patrick's Day in Illinois

There will be parades, big and small, celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Illinois this year. The biggest Parade, and most well known, parade, is in Chicago. The Chicago Parade is famous for it's pre-parade event of dyeing the Chicago River green. The Chicago parade will be nationally televised, for people who wish to view it from the comfort of their living rooms. Meanwhile, over on the western side of the state, another unique parade will take place in the Quad Cities area. Their one of a kind parade takes place on the Interstate Highway. This parade starts in Rock Island, Illinois and ends in Davenport, Iowa. This interstate parade is the only parade of it's kind in the USA.

Join in the fun. along with the Irish and the leprechauns. Whether you decide to go to a big event or a small town parade, their will be a jolly atmosphere. You are sure to find some corned beef and cabbage and green beer somewhere along the way on St. Patrick's Day.

St. Patrick's Day Parade
Forest Park, Illinois
708-366-2543
Saturday March 3
1:00 pm
Increasingly popular parade in south suburb features over 80 entries including McNulty Irish Dancers, Proviso
East March Band, several bagpipe bands, Harley Davidson events, Medinah Shriner's events mini choppers, flying carpets and more.

St. Patrick's Day Parade
Downtown St. Charles
Saturday, March 10
2:00 pm
The St. Charles parade boasts Leprechaun stilt walkers, and Irish Queen and her court, bands and a whole lot of Irish Shenanigans. The festive parade is sponsored by the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce. For information call 630-584-8384.

South Side Irish
St. Cajetan Church, 3400 W. 111th Street,Chicago, Illinois 60655
773-393-8687
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Sunday March 11, 2007
The South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade is an annual celebration of faith and heritage.The celebration begins with Irish songs and music at 8:30 am, followed by Mass at 9:00 am. The parade of the South Side Irish has a history of turning into a big street party, but has become more family friendly in recent years. The parade is always on the Sunday before St. Patrick's Day,

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