St. Patrick's Day Grand Parade
Sat, Mar 14 , 2026 • 11:30am
4th Avenue and 23rd Street, Rock Island, IL 61201
Celebrate the Irish with the Quad Cities Grand Parade!
Heralded as the only interstate St. Patrick's Day Parade in the nation, the Quad Cities Grand Parade XXXVII on Saturday, March 15, begins in downtown Rock Island, Illinois, and winds its way to the Centennial Bridge.
Places to stay nearby...
Victorian Inn Bed & Breakfast
Rock Island
Enjoy your stay at this Victorian home built in 1876 and conveniently located near shopping, restaurants and attractions.
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Holiday Inn Rock Island Hotel & Conference Center
Rock Island
Conveniently located in the Rock Island Arts & Entertainment District where restaurants, shopping, and bars are all in walking distance. Great place to stay during…
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Top O' the Morning Bed & Breakfast
Rock Island
You'll love your stay in this Prairie-Style home overlooking the Mississippi River. Beautiful views and a great place to relax. Close to attractions, nightlife, restaurants,…
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Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show
May 24 @ 6:30PM
The Backwater Gamblers perform free water ski shows every Sunday and Wednesday at 6:30 pm on the Rock River in Rock Island, Illinois. The shows begin…
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Quad City Arts Chalk Fest
Schweibert Riverfront Park • May 30 – May 31 @ 10AM
Chalk Art Fest is a free, two-day street art festival featuring live outdoor music, food, drink, children's activities, and more.
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