St. Patrick's Day in Peoria - 2026
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It's almost here! Get ready for one of the grandest celebrations of the year -- after all, The St. Patrick Society of Peoria puts on one of the largest St. Patrick's Day Parades in the state, going strong since 1980, and is ALWAYS held on the actual date -- we want to help you know where to go on the day and throughout the "Green Season."
St. Patrick's Day Parade Tuesday, March 17 - Rain or Shine! Downtown Peoria Join us on Monroe Street between Bryan and Main, or on Main Street between Monroe and Adams. This grand event could not possibly be a success without our loyal team of volunteers who keep things moving on parade day! If you'd like to be a part of something great, learn a little about what we do, and fill out the form to register!
Where to Hear Area Irish Bands
Barry Cloyd
March 17th @ Todos Santos Brewery, Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico with David Raitt, Bonnie's brother.
Bogside Zukes March 13 Maggie Bertram Fest, Holy Family School Gym, Peoria
March 14 6-8:30pm Arrowhead Country Club, Edelstein
March 15 11-3pm Irish Brunch W.E. Sullivan’s, Peoria Heights
March 17 Noon-9pm W.E. Sullivan’s, Peoria Heights
Roundstone Buskers March 17 12pm – 3pm Kenny's Westside Pub, Peoria
Broken Brogue March 10 10am Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Decatur
March 13 7:30pm Lincoln Square Theatre, Decatur Celtic Celebration with Broken Brogue and Friends - with Millikin University students and Shamrock Academy of Dance
March 14 7pm Artesia Brewing, Thawville
March 16 5:30pm Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana
March 17 10am Kenny's Westside Pub, Peoria
March 17 6pm Doherty's Pub and Pins, Decatur
McDowell's March 7 Jimmy’s Bar, West Peoria
March 17 Jimmy’s Bar, West Peoria
Morning Larks March 7 3:30-6:30pm August Hill Winery Tasting Room, Utica
March 13 6-9pm Star Union Spirits, Peru
March 14 2-5pm Clarks Run Creek Gifts & Wine, Utica
March 14 6:30-9:30pm The Right Spice, Peru
Skibbereen
March 13 Boone’s, Springfield
March 17 Kenny's Westside Pub, Peoria
Still Shine
March 17 8pm – 11pm Kenny's Westside Pub, Peoria
Turas
March 8 2-4pm Kelleher’s Family Day, Peoria
March 13 7-11pm Pekin Country Club (Public Event)
March 14 1-3pm Crawford’s Corner Pub Annual St Paddy’s Day, Bloomington
March 14 6:30 - 8pm Wendy Puff Pizzeria and Pub, Eureka
March 16 6:30pm Heidi White Memorial Scholarship Concert, Grace Church, Morton
March 17 11 am-7pm St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Kelleher’s, Peoria
March 21 7:30-10pm Irish Night - Blessed Sacrament Church, Morton
One Step Closer to Ireland
Are you interested in learning the Irish language? It could be fun! It could be just the challenge you're looking for!
The Heart of Illinois Irish Language Learners meet the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at Kelleher’s - dinner 5:30, meeting at 6:30. All are welcome!
For more info, contact Rose at 4hoi.irish@gmail.com