Get out your “Kiss Me I’m Irish” buttons out because Forest Park is kicking off St. Patty’s Day in style. The village is expecting about 8,000 to 10,000 people to pack the sidewalks along Madison Street to watch more than 70 floats, marchers, bands and others go by, according to Laurie Kokenes, executive director of the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce. Families can expect a day filled with excitement and entertainment at the Forest Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade, held in downtown Forest Park. As one of the best St. Patrick’s Day parades around, the event features over 65 entries, including bagpipers, marching bands, Irish dancers and floats featuring local businesses. Forest Park's St. Patrick's Day Parade along Madison Street includes more than 70 entries featuring Irish dancers, bagpipers, marching bands, local businesses, and Medinah Shriners parade units. 29th Annual Forest Park St. Patrick’s Day parade!#nextstopforestpark #forestparkil #visitoakpark #villageofforestpark #exploreforestpark. On Saturday, March 2, 2024, the Village of Forest Park will be hosting their annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade will begin at 1:00 PM at Madison St. and Van Buren and will travel East on Madison St. into Forest Park. Join us for the 27th annual Forest Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 4, 2023 at 1 pm -- a fun filled day on Madison and the best parade in the western suburbs! 70+ entries including bagpipers, marching bands, Irish dancers, local business entries, Medinah Shriner parade units, local police & fire departments & more! Miller Lite Free Rides is returning to Forest Park this weekend to help those celebrating around the St. Patrick’s Day parade plan ahead for a safe ride home. About the Event. 90s/00s Music Upstairs at Scratch Public House After Forest Park St. Patrick's Day Parade - Live Band My Best Friend Tom plays upstairs at Scratch Public House on Madison Ave after the Forest Park St. Patrick's day parade!! Nonprofits kicked in $50 for a spot in the parade, Chamber business members $65, and political and nonmember $120. First responders from the Forest Park Fire and Police Departments will have places of honor. The parade will step off on Saturday at 1 pm. The parade route on Madison Street will begin at Van Buren on the west and end at Elgin. Join us for the 29th annual Forest Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 1, 2025 at 1 pm -- a fun filled day on Madison and the best parade in the western suburbs! 70+ entries including bagpipers, Proviso East Marching Band, Irish dancers, local business entries, Medinah Shriner parade units, Chicago White Sox Southpaw, local police & fire departments & more! Choose from a 12:30 pm or 1:30 pm registration timethen meet us at Forest Park Bank (7348 Madison) where you’ll receive your wine glass, itinerary and more on the day of the event. Availability of day of ‘walk-in’ spots is not guaranteed, so reserve your spot today. The Wine Walk will be held rain or shine. Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025 in Forest Park, Illinois. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in Forest Park, Illinois with interesting events near you. From parades to pub crawls there is everything that you would want to celebrate this day in Forest Park, Illinois. Forest Park's St. Patrick's Day Parade along Madison Street includes more than 70 entries featuring Irish dancers, bagpipers, marching bands, local businesses, and Medinah Shriners parade units. Visitors can continue the celebration at local dining establishments along Madison Street. Join us at 1 pm on March 1, 2025 for a fun-filled day in downtown Forest Park at the best St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the western suburbs! 70+ entries include bagpipers, marching bands, Irish dancers, local business entries, Medinah Shriner parade units, police & fire departments & much more! The parade kicks off at 1 pm from Madison and Van Buren and travels east on Madison to Elgin. Grab Join us at 1 pm on March 2, 2024 for our 28 th Annual Forest Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade for a fun-filled day in downtown Forest Park at the best St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the western suburbs! 65+ entries include bagpipers, marching bands, Irish dancers, local business entries, Medinah Shriner parade units, police & fire departments & much more! 1 review and 4 photos of FOREST PARK ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE "This parade has been an annual family event for us 4-5 yrs running. It's easily the most unscripted parade I've ever seen. The people watching is an amusement in itself..a whole lot of drunks having a good time. Don't get me wrong, this is a family parade and the kiddo's love it. Find tickets & information for 29th Annual Forest Park St. Patricks Day Parade. happening at Madison Street in Downtown Forest Park, Forest Park, IL on Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 01:00 pm CST. Village of Forest Park 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois 60130 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am until 5 pm / closed weekends Telephone: 708-366-2323 – Fax 708-488-0361 E-mail: contact@forestpark.net. Follow us on Facebook. Instagram: vofp517 On Saturday March 7, 2020 Forest Park will be hosting their annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade will begin at 1:00 PM at Madison St. and Van Buren and will travel East on Madison St. into Forest Park. Who: Forest Park Downtown Development Authority, Main Street Forest Park What: 2025 St. Patrick's Day Fountain Party When: Friday, March 14, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Fountain On Main, located at 886 Main St. Parking for the event will be available at various locations off Main Street on a first-come, first-served basis.
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