Wear your best green outfit and celebrate St. Patrick's Day in DuPage! Keep reading to discover so many fun things to do, from our annual St. Patrick's Day parade to food specials and other themed events. Whether you're looking for family-friendly activities or festive live music, there's many ways to enjoy St. Patrick's Day. Get ready for a weekend filled with Irish cheer, delicious eats, and plenty of shamrock-themed fun!
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Elmhurst's Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 8, 2025
The Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day parade has fun for everyone! The parade features floats, marching units, and animated characters along with local organizations, businesses, and clubs along a mile stretch. Ample parking, security, and planning will make for comfortable viewing conditions for all attendees.
The parade is only the beginning of this festive day as the food, music, and fun will continue as Elmhurst merchants, restaurateurs and friends welcome visitors for this special community celebration.
Rhythm of the Dance
March 8, 2025
Direct from Ireland and seen by seven million people worldwide! Coming off the heels of their 25th anniversary, don’t miss one of the most popular Irish step dance shows in the world. Rhythm of the Dance returns to the McAninch Arts Center with World and Irish champion dancers, and the finest traditional musicians. Through this dance and music extravaganza, the performers take you on an exhilarating and energy-packed journey through the ages.
St. Patrick's Day Menu
March 10-17, 2025
Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Arrowhead Restaurant & Bar! Indulge in slow-cooked corned beef and cabbage, crispy corned beef and cabbage egg rolls with a zesty honey mustard dip, or a hearty bowl of Irish stew. Craving comfort? The braised pork shoulder with colcannon potatoes and cider gravy is calling your name. Start your day the Irish way with a traditional breakfast featuring Irish bacon, pudding sausages, and baked beans. Don’t forget to save room for dessert—Bailey’s Irish Cream cheesecake is the perfect sweet ending to your feast!
Live Music & St. Paddy's Day Fun
March 15, 2025
Join Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket on historic Route 66 for LIVE music with Vintage Music Duo! Enjoy great food, drinks, and festive vibes at Dell Rhea’s – it’s the perfect way to celebrate St. Paddy’s weekend!
St. Patrick's Afternoon Tea
March 15, 2025
Step into a world where fairies playfully weave their magic, and luck shimmers for all who enter. Drury Lane's St. Patrick’s Day Tea invites you to a whimsical garden of Irish folklore, where tea sparkles with fairy blessings, and each delicately crafted treat carries a hint of fortune. Delight in scones and savory wonders, inspired by the enchanting spirits of Ireland.
St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025 in Downtown Naperville
March 15, 2025
The West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a family event enjoyed by all ages and celebrates Irish heritage and culture. The Parade attracts over 3,000 participants and over 15,000 spectators. Want to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with some exercise? Partake in the St. Paddy's Day 5K before the parade begins.
St. Patrick's Day Specials
March 15-17, 2025
Kick off St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with weekend brunch at Beatrix and take your morning coffee to the next level with specials including Beatrix Irish Coffee with Beatrix Coffee Roasters Enlightened, Fighting 69th Irish Whiskey and vanilla bean whipped cream and Beatrix Iced Irish Cold Brew with Beatrix Coffee Roasters Cold Brew, Fighting 69th Irish Whiskey and vanilla bean whipped cream!
St. Patrick's Day Brunch
March 16, 2025
At Drury Lane, where tales are told, step into the magic of Ireland’s gold. Their St. Patrick’s Day Brunch, with flavors so bright, will fill you with wonder and pure delight. Smoked salmon on blinis, so perfectly placed, with soda bread kissed by honey’s sweet taste. The Galloway Gals sing tunes old and true, As legends of Ireland come softly to you. Come join them, where luck leads the way—to a charming Brunch on this Irish day.
Ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day any day of the year?
Enjoy a Rueben at ANYWAY’S Pub (Oakbrook Terrace and Bloomingdale locations): piled high with melted swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and thousand island dressing served on grilled marble rye bread. Covered, heated patio, and porch dining available!
Schmaltz Delicatessen is another great option to get your corned beef fill. Get the #5 Wall Street, which is Schmaltz's famous corned beef on seeded Jewish rye with yellow mustard. Or, get a #14 Sloppy Paul, the sandwich that made them famous. This dish is their Reuben, which can be made with either their corned beef or pastrami on marble rye with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing.
Brews for a Cause
St. Baldrick's Foundation helps fundraise for childhood cancer research and make lasting impacts on children with cancer. Fortunately, a DuPage brewery rose to the challenge in supporting this cause. Buzz for a Cure at Pollyanna Brewing Company-Roselle is one way you can support this wonderful organization.
Check out our list of DuPage County breweries for more options on where to have your St. Patrick's day brew.