SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026
PARADE: 1:00 p.m.  | PARTY:  2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Historic Downtown Lemont

For any questions you may have, reach out to Julie Thomas, Event Specialist, jthomas@lemont.il.us.

The 34th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Party will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Historic Downtown Lemont.   Details are subject to change but you can preview the event below.

Do you know of an outstanding young man in our Lemont community who is a junior or senior in high school, or a freshman or sophomore in college, who is available to participate in the March 7, 2026 parade?  Candidates do not need to be of Irish descent, but community service focused is preferred.  

Before submitting the information, be sure to check with the person to see if they can commit to attending the parade on Marcy 7, arriving at 12:30 p.m. until about 2:30 p.m.  We had received nominations prior to the deadline, but unfortunately, they were not able to attend the parade.

Use the link below to nominate a 2026 St. Patrick's Day King. Please nominate by Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

If you have questions, please reach out to Julie Thomas, Event Specialist, jthomas@lemont.il.us.

Follow the links below to nominate someone for King or to register your group for this year's parade.  The new deadline for nominations for King is February 24, 2026, and the deadline to register to participate in the parade is February 16, 2026.

• King Nomination (Deadline-February 24, 2026): https://bgf4wcv9wke.typeform.com/2026StPatKing
• Parade Registration (Deadline-February 16, 2026): https://bgf4wcv9wke.typeform.com/2026StPatParade

  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 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 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 .
  Visit the VFW for their famous corned beef sandwich!

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.
• Lemont Street from Illinois Street to Canal Street from 12:50 p.m. until parade clears.

Parade Festivities DO NOT stop train traffic!

SEE TRACKS?  THINK TRAIN.
The parade and afterparty are on, and so are the trains!  Stay alert, stay behind the lines, and stay off the tracks.

STAY ALERT, STAY ALIVE!

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