The 32nd St. Patrick's Day Parade & Fest will be held on Saturday, March 9, from 1 - 5 PM, in historic downtown Lemont!
The parade begins at 1:00 p.m. The route begins on north Stephen Street, and heads west on Main Street.
Crowning of the St. Patrick's Day Queen is held at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Stephen Street near the I&M Canal Bridge.
The Fest begins at 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and includes west Main Street, Legion Park (111 Main Street) and the VFW.
Stockyard Kilty Band will open the fest and Irish Dancers perform at the Legion Park gazebo. (VFW if inclement weather.)
DJ, food vendors and visit the VFW, BTB Wines and Barrel & Vine for drink specials available during the fest.
Visit the fabulous Ebony Sade Art for facepainting for $8!
Visit the VFW for their famous corned beef sandwich!
No Parking along parade route and fest area:
- Stephen Street between Front Street and Main Street from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Front Street from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Main Street from Stephen Street to Barrel & Vine from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- West end of Main Street along Legion Park (111 Main Street) - from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Street Closures - Streets will be opened when it is safe to do so:
- Stephen Street between Front Street and Main Street from 12:00 p.m. until cleared - approximately 2:00 p.m.
- Canal Street between Stephen Street and Lemont Street from 12:00 p.m. until cleared - approximately 2:00 p.m.
- Front Street will only be accessible to parade participants with vehicles and vehicles with walkers and then open to traffic approximately 2:00 p.m.
- River Street at Stephen Street will have no access onto Stephen Street after street closure at 12:00 p.m.
- Main Street, west end, at Legion Park (111 Main Street) from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Main Street from Stephen Street to Barrel & Vine will close at approximately 12:50 p.m. for the parade until cleared.