Bring the entire family out for the first-ever Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration including a parade that will kick off the festivities at 1 pm! This outdoor event will feature Irish dancers, music, drinks, food, and more! Indoors, find delicious St. Patrick’s Day fare at many of the restaurants!
Directly after the parade, Center and Whitney Streets will remain closed for ongoing St. Patricks’ Day merriment including:
A performance by McNulty Irish Dancers on Center/Whitney Streets.
Live musical performance from Lee Murdock who is best-known for his interpretations of local and Great Lakes songs. Murdock has also spent many years researching and performing songs from Ireland. Hear a boisterous chorus of a famous Irish Pub song, share the sly joke in a humorous old ballad, or a vigorous dance tune from the Emerald Isle. Lee Murdock has published sixteen albums or musical books to date, and has performed all across the United States and Canada, from his home in Chicago’s far western suburbs.
Live music performed by Billy Nixon, a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Chicago, Illinois whose music is steeped in the Rock and Roll, Soul, and Rhythm & Blues of the 1950's and 60's.
Live music from Doppler Audio
Free Face Painting from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm in Centennial Plaza at Whitney/Center Streets
From 12 pm - 4 pm, stop by the Grayslake Heritage Center & Musuem (164 Hawley Street) before or after the St. Patrick’s Day Parade for a pop-up display of Irish artifacts from community members. Make Irish themed crafts in the Community Room with members of the Grayslake Arts Alliance.
Hosted by the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce and Grayslake Village Center.
Additional Event Day Offerings:
Emil’s will be outside of their location serving up Emil's Irish Nachos, pizza slices, green Miller Lite on draft, and Murphy's Irish Stout cans. The McNulty Irish Dancers will also perform indoors at 2:30 pm.
Beer Bazaar will be outside their location serving up Grasshopper Pies in partnership with Bake Share. They will also have Irish Whiskey, Irish Beers, and Green River Soda!
Abel’s will be outside of their location serving margaritas. Inside, they will have margaritas as always, along with a corned beef & cabbage platter and Reuben quesadillas.
The Vine will be outside their location serving special drink options, along with a Bushmills VR experience outside and St. Patrick’s Day food specials inside the restaurant.
129 Center Cut will be outside their location with food and drinks.
Charlie’s will be outside their location with drink options to enjoy during the afternoon festivities.
First Draft will be outside with drink options and will be serving up a special St. Patrick’s Day menu inside the restaurant.
Sienna Lifestyle will be serving up green beer and leprechaun mimosas at their location.
Romney Brown is hosting their Pot of Gold Giveaway all day.
Andy’s Records will give 10% off all used vinyl to anyone wearing green.
🍀 Parking/Street Closure Information 🍀
Center Street will be closed from 11 am - 5 pm from Seymour Avenue to Slusser Street.
Center Street will be closed from east of Railroad Avenue to Slusser Street during the parade. Please keep that in mind as you plan your travel routes.
PARKING: Please reference the parking map here for options.
Post-Parade entertainment will be located at Center/Whitney Streets as indicated by the 🍀.