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Fairs & Fests Free Holidays St. Patrick's Day

Lemont St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Parade & Party

March 08 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/InspirationGP

Location

Downtown Lemont

Lemont, IL

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Description

This 33rd annual St. Patrick's Day parade in downtown Lemont. It begins on 55 Stephen St., and heads west on Main St. The party follows the parade and features entertainment, Irish dancers, a live DJ, food vendors and more.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 1-4 p.m. March 8, 2025

Additional Information

Website: https://www.lemontdowntown.com/stpatricksday

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: South Suburbs

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