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Rockford Saint Patrick's Day Parade

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Sat, Mar 14 , 2026 • 3:00pm

501 7th Street, Rockford, IL 61104

The Irish Marching Society presents the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Rockford’s iconic St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns for its 50th anniversary, bringing five decades of Irish pride and community spirit to downtown Rockford! Hosted by the Irish Marching Society, this milestone celebration will fill the streets with lively marching groups, festive music, local organizations, and family-friendly fun. Keep the celebration going at PaddyFest! Immediately following the parade, enjoy a fun-filled evening of Irish-themed food, live Irish music, bagpiping, and dance. Best of all, there is no admission fee—enjoy the parade and free entry to PaddyFest, which begins right at the end of the parade. With music in nearly every room, all bars open, and a variety of spaces to match every vibe, everyone will find the perfect spot to celebrate.

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Parade is free. Paddyfest has a fee.

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