South Side Irish Parade
Chicago, IL · Holiday
- When
- March 14, 2027
- Where
- Western Ave & 103rd St, Beverly · Chicago · IL
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
A St. Patrick's Day parade down Western Avenue through the Beverly and Morgan Park neighborhoods, organized by neighborhood volunteers since the late 1970s. It has grown into one of the largest Irish parades in the country outside Ireland and steps off on the Sunday closest to March 17 each year.
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