St. Patrick’s Day

March 8, 2025

Celebrate the Luck of the Irish with this cheerful festival in the heart of Lemont Downtown. Watch performances by the Stockyard Kilty Band, local Irish dancers, and the crowning of this year’s King and Queen.

Now ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

The Village of Lemont is seeking nominations for Queen and King (new this year!) of the St. Patrick's Day Parade to be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in historic Downtown Lemont.  Nomination letters must be submitted online by February 5, 2025, via our online form:

This contest is open to Lemont residents, high school juniors through second-year college students, preferably of Irish heritage.

The candidates must demonstrate an active involvement in school service organizations and/or community service activities. The nominees who are chosen will reign as Queen and King of our 33rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Join the Parade

Help us celebrate all of our community partners and organizations. To join the parade, register by February 5, 2025.

Luck of lemont: Preview the EVENT

The 33rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Fest will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Historic Downtown Lemont.  Details are subject to change but preview the event below.

The parade begins at 1:00 p.m. The route begins on south Stephen Street, and heads west on Main Street.

  • 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 Fest begins at 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and includes West Main Street, Legion Park (111 Main Street) and the VFW.

  • Stockyard Kilty Band will open the fest and Irish Dancers perform at the Legion Park gazebo. (VFW if inclement weather.)

  • Live DJ

  • Food Vendors — including the famous corned beef sandwich served up at the VFW!

Meet Your Host

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Fest is hosted by The Village of Lemont and Lemont Downtown with the help of our sponsors and participating businesses.

For questions, connect with us at hello@lemontdowntown.com.

Where to park + Road Closures

You’ll find plenty of street, lot, and garage parking throughout Lemont Downtown. Use our parking guide to find a safe place to leave your car for the day and enjoy access to our easily walkable downtown.

Road Closures:

  •  No Parking along parade route and fest 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 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 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 onto 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. - 6:00 p.m.

    • Main Street from Stephen Street to Barrel & Vine will close at approximately 12:50 p.m. for the parade until cleared.