Downtown Yorkville to host St. Patrick’s celebration

Yorkville St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Downtown Yorkville businesses, in coordination with Yorkville Parks and Recreation, will present the sixth annual St. Patrick’s Celebration on Saturday, March 12 . The event features a 5K race, Irish parade, Lucky Leprechaun Hunt, a fireworks show, and live music throughout the day.

Food and drink specials will be served at downtown bars and restaurants. Participating establishments include The Law Office Pub & Music Hall, Southbank BBQ, Rowdys, Butcher Block 360, Paradise Cove, Parma Pizza and Suzys Bar & Grill.

All proceeds from the 5K race benefit CASA Kendall County. CASA volunteers are appointed by a judge to serve as an advocate and speak in the best interest of a child dealing with abuse or neglect.

Sponsors for the event include Bud Light, Pesola Media Group and Jed Davis for State Representative.

Schedule of events is as follows:

9 a.m.: 5K Race (Southbank BBQ)

9 a.m.: Lucky Leprechaun Hunt

11 a.m.: Irish parade along Hydraulic Avenue

3 p.m.: Gleeson Irish Trio at The Law Office Pub & Music Hall

6:30 p.m.: Fireworks show

For information, visit yorkville.il.us/632/St-Patricks-Day-Celebration or facebook.com/stpatricksyorkville. Sign up for the 5K run at runsignup.com/Race/IL/Yorkville/RUNSOBRUN.