St. Patrick’s 2023 in Lemont and Homer Glen

It’s the time of year where everyone feels a little bit Irish.  And, here in Lemont and Homer Glen, there are several St. Patrick’s events going on throughout the month of March.

CURRENT DEALS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

Wooden Paddle

The Return of the Culturally  Confused Reuben
Saturday, March 4, 2023

Not only is Lemont’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade back, so is one of its iconic eats.  Wooden Paddle is bringing back the Culturally Confused Reuben on Saturday, March 4 as well (for a limited time).

Braised corned beef brisket ↦ (Irish), sauerkraut ↦ (German), Swiss cheese ↦ (Swiss, duh), fresh mozzarella cheese, horseradish cream, house-made Russian dressing ↦ (Russian, duh again), caraway seeds, and fresh baby dill.

Keep an eye on Wooden Paddle by following them on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/WoodenPaddlePizza.

Pepper’s Lemont Auto Care

Sale – Now through March 18th

St. Patrick’s is more than just food and drink … it’s about saving too!  Give them a call at (630) 243-5315 and save $150 on a new set of four tires.

The Phoenix Kitchen and Cocktails

St. Patrick’s Day Menu
Wednesday, March 15 – Saturday, March 18

SPECIAL BAGPIPER GUEST ON FRIDAY NIGHT

• Reuben Flatbread
  Corned beef, sauerkraut, three cheese blend, thousand island remoulade
• Shepherd’s Pie
  Ground lamb, ground beef, carrots, peas, onion, smoked gouda mashed potato, lager gravy
• Corned Beef & Cabbage
  Braised cabbage, carrots, crispy red potatoes
• Irish Old Fashioned
• Irish Mule
• Guinness

Tom’s Place

St. Paddy’s Day Special
Friday, March 17 starting after 4pm

Free corned beef sandwiches
Luck of the Irish Jello Shots
Jameson shots
Guinness cans

Rosebud Lemont

St. Patrick’s Day Party
Friday, March 17 starting after 7pm

The Forge: Lemont Quarries – EVENT CANCELLED

St. Patrick’s Weekend Festival
Saturday, March 18, 2023
12pm – 7pm

Performances by Trinity Academy of Irish Dance, Small Batch, Irish Music School of Chicago, and Stockyard Kilty Band.  Workshops include the Chicago Gaelic Games, Knitfittery, Irish Music School of Chicago, Whiskey & Sausage tasting (21+) and more.  Activities include Face Painting, Scavenger Hunts, and more.

The event is free, but food, drinks, some workshops and activities may have a cost.

Find out more at https://forgeparks.com/events-races/special-events/st-patricks-weekend-festival/.

Heroes West Lemont

St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Celebration
Starting at 1pm

Visit Heroes on Saturday, March 18 for their St. Patrick’s Weekend Celebration.  They will have an Irish-inspired menu available and drink specials.  At 8pm, Rock Nation and Hardwire take the stage.

PFC Micheal C. Olivieri American Legion Post 2011

St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Marian Village Dining Room
Bar opens at 4:00pm with dinner being served at 5:15pm.

Corn beef & cabbage dinner includes soup, coffee, and dessert.  Raffles, beer, wine, pop, and water also available.

Cost $30 (paid in advance) – no tickets will be sold at the door.
Only 100 tickets avialable.
For tickets, call Loy Zemke at 708-301-0475

PAST EVENTS

Lemont Downtown (Parade) and VFW Post 5819 (Post-Parade)

31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 4, 2023
1pm

The parade steps off in Lemont Downtown on Saturday, March 4 at 1pm.  The parade begins on Stephen Street, near the I&M Canal with the Stock Yard Kilty Band before heading down Main Street towards VFW Post 5819.

The celebration continues at the VFW, with performances by Irish dancers, bands, and the skrill of the pipes.  Lemont’s St. Patrick’s Day Queen will arrive in a horse-drawn carraige.  There will be plenty of candy for the kids and Irish cheer for all to hear!  Sláinte!

Keep up to date at https://www.facebook.com/events/2427226880764111/.

Mugshots Homer Glen

Friday, March 10, 2023
Starts at 8pm

The Galway Group is a killer Irish Band that plays not only traditional music, but pop, rock, and country as well.  Find out more at the Facebook Event Page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1322214475235934.

Kenwood Liquors Homer Glen

Slane Irish Whiskey Sampling & Bottle Engraving
Saturday, March 11
1 pm – 4 pm

Kenwood Liquors is featuring Slane Irish Coffees & Individual Cask Tastings.  Enjoy complimentary engraving on your purchased bottles of select Brown-Forman brands.

Marian Village

Good Times & Guinness
Saturday, March 11, 2023
2pm

Join us for Good Times & Guinness at Marian Village

Franciscan Village

Luck of the Irish Presentation
Wednesday, March 15
11 am