While your kids are building their leprechaun traps, you can be planning how to make St. Patrick's Day even more magical and fun for them. Lucky for you, there are tons of family friendly St. Patrick's Day events around Wheaton and the Chicago suburbs to help celebrate (and some even involve adult drinks so you can reminisce about how you used to celebrate this holiday *before* kids 😉 )
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St. Patrick's Day Parades:
- East Dundee St. Patrick's Day Parade - Saturday March 7, 2026, 11:00 AM
- Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade - Saturday March 7, 2026, 12:00 PM
- Countryside St. Patrick's Day Parade - Saturday March 7, 2026, 1:00 PM
- Forest Park St. Patrick's Day Parade - Saturday March 7, 2026, 1:00 PM
- Lemont St Patrick's Day Parade & Fest - Saturday March 7, 2026, 1:00 PM
- Naperville St. Patrick’s Day Parade - Saturday March 14, 2026, 10:00 AM
- St. Charles St. Patrick's Parade - Saturday March 14, 2026, 2:00 PM
Check the links for details on all the parades happening around the Chicago Western suburbs. Make sure to wear your festive attire, bundle up for the weather, arrive early to get a good spot, and bring a reusable bag for goodies thrown to you along the way!
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Trinity Irish Dancers, credit: Woodridge Public Library |
Festive St. Patrick's Day Events:
☘️ Have a fun and safe St. Patrick's Day! ☘️
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