St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Parade & Party

March 8, 2025

Celebrate the Luck of the Irish with this cheerful festival in the heart of Lemont Downtown. Watch performances by the Stockyard Kilty Band, local Irish dancers, and the crowning of this year’s King and Queen.

Luck of lemont: Make Your Plans

The 33rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade & Party will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Historic Downtown Lemont.  Details are subject to change but preview the event below.

The parade begins at 1:00 p.m. The route begins on south Stephen Street, and heads west on Main Street.

  • Watch the crowning of the St. Patrick's Day Queen and King at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Stephen Street near the I&M Canal Bridge.

  • The Party begins following the parade at 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and is outdoors on West Main Street, Legion Park (111 Main Street)

  • Stockyard Kilty Band will open the party and Irish Dancers perform at the Legion Park gazebo. (VFW if inclement weather.)

  • Live DJ

  • Food Vendors — including the famous corned beef sandwich served up at the VFW!

View the Parade Route + Map

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade will begin on North Stephen Street by the I&M Canal.

Meet Your Host

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Fest is hosted by The Village of Lemont and Lemont Downtown with the help of our sponsors and participating businesses.

For questions, connect with us at hello@lemontdowntown.com.

Where to park + Road Closures

You’ll find plenty of street, lot, and garage parking throughout Lemont Downtown. Use our parking guide to find a safe place to leave your car for the day and enjoy access to our easily walkable downtown.

Parking & Road Closure Information

  •  No Parking along parade route and party 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 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 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 to 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. - 5:00 p.m.

    • Main Street from Stephen Street to Barrel & Vine will close at approximately 12:50 p.m. for the parade until cleared.