By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — This year's St. Patrick's Day festivities will start in Rockford and end in Loves Park as the Irish Marching Society holds its annual Paddyfest in a new location. The parade will continue on its normal route Saturday, March 15. It Saint Patricks 2024 Events March 16, 2024 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade March 16, 2024 PaddyFest Saint Patrick’s Parade Parade Info March 16, 2024 3:00PM – 4:30PM Downtown rockford See Parade [] Welcome to the home of Listowel’s Paddyfest Since 1977 The Largest St.Patrick’s Day Festival in North America. We can’t wait to see you from March 7th to March 16th, 2025! Where: Loves Park City Hall, 100 Heart Blvd., Loves Park When: 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15 Cost: $10 St. Paddy’s at Prairie Street. What: This free, family-friendly event is designed to keep the St. Patrick’s Day celebration going in downtown after the annual parade. ROCKFORD — St. Patrick’s Day is a little more than a week away and the Irish Marching Society is once again bringing the festivities to town. This year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 16 from Fifth and Seventh Streets. The Irish Marching Society presents the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and PaddyFest. Parade line up is at 2:00PM Parade Kickoff at 3:00PM. The Parade runs up 7th Street to Charles to State, crossing the river and proceeding to Main then turning left onto Main Street and disbanding near the park District Administration Building (the old post When: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 14 (doors open at 6 p.m.) Where: Harlem Community Center, 900 Roosevelt Road, Machesney Park. Cost: $15. Saint Patrick’s Day Cookie Decorating Class Irish Marching Society celebrates the Irish Heritage of Rockford, Illinois, with events like Paddyfest and the Saint Patrick's Day Parade. We are having the St. Patrick's Parade & PaddyFest on March 16th, 2024!! Parade LINE UP is at 2:00PM Parade KICKOFF at 3:00PM March in the Parade! Join us by marching in this year's 2023 St. Patrick's Parade. Head to the Parade Registration page now to register your Family, Clan, Business.PARADE ROUTE:The Parade route differs slightly this year. Line up is still the RPS 205 (BMO) parking lot The Irish Marching Society presents the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Parade line up is at 2:00PM Parade Kickoff at 3:00PM. The Parade runs up 7th Street to Charles to State, crossing the river and proceeding to Main then turning left onto Main Street and disbanding near the park District Administration Building (the old post office). What to Expect During Paddyfest. A town staple since 1977, Paddyfest is the coming together of North Perth locals to celebrate St.Patrick’s Day. Spanning one week and two weekends, and always during the elementary and high school March Break, we host entertaining and lively events for all ages and interests, from music and dancing to food and Saint Patricks 2025 Events March 15, 2024 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade March 15, 2024 PaddyFest Saint Patrick’s Parade Parade Info March 15, 2024 3:00PM – 4:30PM Downtown rockford See Parade [] The Largest St. Patrick’s Day Festival in North America All Paddyfest Events and Activities. Almost 3 full weeks of non-stop St. Patrick’s day events in your own backyard! Saint Albans St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival. Back for its 11th year, the Saint Albans St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place on St. Patrick's Day itself, Monday, March 17. The parade will Showcase your brand at Paddy Fest St. Pete 2025 – the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day festival that brings together thousands for a day of Irish culture, entertainment, and unforgettable fun. With sponsorship opportunities tailored for maximum exposure, this is your chance to connect with a diverse audience and make a lasting impact. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be back this year on March 12ht at 3pm. Paddyfest will immediately follow at Prairie Street Brewhouse with live music and food. Four days of live Celtic/Irish music, family-friendly fun, good food & drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic), Irish dancers & more! We're excited to incorporate our new Pub and Hooley House into the mix this year! Saturday, March 15, 10 am, we'll kick it all off with the PADDY PARADE! Entries are still be taken if you want to participate. Or, come watch and enjoy! With its lively and fun atmosphere, it's no wonder why! This real Irish local pub is causes a frenzy around St. Patrick's Day with their PaddyFest. Every night of the week leading up to St. Patrick's Day you can listen to live music, watch Irish dance performances, watch national rugby games, get a perfect pur of Guinness, enjoy bagpipers, and Paddy Fest St. Pete is returning to Williams Park in downtown St. Pete on Saturday, March 15th, 2025 for the 3rd year in a row with loads of Irish food, drinks, music, and family fun festivities. The Irish festival will feature a day full of entertainment from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm with the local ba Several St. Patrick's Day-themed events and activities highlight this weekend's Things to Do list. St. Patrick’s Parade and Paddyfest 2024. What: The Parade route differs slightly this year.
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