News and information about St. Patrick's Day
Whether you’re watching the Chicago River turn green or waving at marching leprechauns on the city’s South Side, public transit is your lucky charm this weekend, Metra officials say.
Green shirts and shamrocks will fill Yorkville’s Riverfront Park when the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and festivities return to the city’s downtown on March 16.
The Romeoville Police Department has announced it will taking extra measures to ensure traffic safety during the St. Patrick's Day holiday weekend to avert potential issues with impaired driving.
Corrigan's Pub in Shorewood will feature live music and entertainment throughout the month of St. Patrick's Day.
All proceeds from "A Shamrockin’ Good Time" benefit the Rialto Square Theatre Foundation.
Oswego Police Department encourages safe, sober driving for St. Patrick's Day.
St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday, and multiple DeKalb County area events are lined up to help the community celebrate this week:
Participants in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade were scored by a panel of judges who selected winners in three categories: Non-Profit, Children/Schools and Business, with one float earning Best of Show.
After 26 years of painting the town green, organizers of the annual St. Patrick’s parade and party in Dixon are hanging up their kilts.
ShamROCKS the Fox, McHenry's annual St. Patrick's Day festival, returns this year to a brand-new, renovated Miller Point Park and weather likely 50 degrees warmer than it was during 2023's three-day event.
The downtown St. Charles festivities kick-off at 11 a.m. with an opening ceremony on the 1st Street Plaza featuring performances from Irish dancers, bagpipers and more entertainment presented by McNally’s Pub.
The annual Plainfield Hometown Irish Parade will step off at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 17 from the parking lot of Plainfield Central High School and continues through the village’s downtown area.
Check out these festive, fun events and enjoy all things Irish over the next few weekends.
Restaurants, bars and stores offer Irish specials. It is a free event that runs 5-9 p.m. and is sponsored by Old National Bank.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live music at the St. Charles Public Library on Sunday, March 3.