From the ‘best in the west’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade and our spring and fall wine walk, to the devilishly delightful Casket Races and annual Holiday Walk, you won’t want to miss a single one of our fun-for-all-ages events. There are even opportunities to participate! Be sure to follow us on Facebook or Instagram and sign up for our events newsletter so you don’t miss out on the fun!
Chamber Events
Locals, visitors and the media love our unique community events and you will too! Fun all year for all ages.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 1, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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 your friends and join us!
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