Festivals and Fairs
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Enjoy the Irish-themed festivities at the St. Charles St. Patrick's ParadeMar 07, 2023 10:00 pm - The St. Charles St. Patrick's Day Parade is a part of a variety of festive St. Patrick-themed activities taking place around town on Saturday, March 11. The day kicks of...
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Getting your Irish on this weekend? Metra could be your lucky charm to paradeMar 07, 2023 4:30 am - Whether you're watching the Chicago River being dyed green downtown or waving to St. Patrick's Day floats in the suburbs, Metra officials advise taking public transit to...
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Plan to move Taste of Chicago near Navy Pier draws backlash
Mar 07, 2023 12:00 am - Mayor Lori Lightfoot's plan to hold Taste of Chicago on the same July 4 weekend as NASCAR's first street-course race - but move Taste to a park near Navy Pier - hit a wa...
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Things to do March 10-16: Suburban St. Patrick's Day parades, races and moreMar 06, 2023 10:00 pm - By Luke Zurawski lzurawski@dailyherald.com Before Friday The Orchid Show, Magnified: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through March 26 at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 La...
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Best Bets: Jurassic Quest, Monster Jam, Chris Botti, Alvin Ailey DanceMar 01, 2023 10:00 pm - Ferocious fossils Jurassic Quest roars into Chicago for a limited run featuring ridable dinos, live shows, fossil attractions, photo ops and more at Navy Pier's Festival...
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Inaugural St. Patrick's Day Procession to end with annual Irish flag raising ceremonyFeb 28, 2023 10:00 pm - Paint the city green at the inaugural Aurora St. Patrick's Day Procession and Ceremony at noon on Sunday, March 12, in downtown Aurora. Sponsored by the Dolan Family, i...
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Things to do March 3-9: TobyMac, World of Wheels, DuPage Comic Con, Maple Sugaring Days and moreFeb 28, 2023 5:00 am - Before Friday The Orchid Show, Magnified: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through March 26 at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. See huge hanging columns ...
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Sound check: Family Groove Company at Hey Nonny; Heatwave fest announces lineupFeb 27, 2023 5:00 am - The jam fam The Family Groove Company, a Chicago-area jam institution for just over 20 years, rocks Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights with its energetic, groove-packed stag...
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West Suburban Irish celebrates the 30th anniversary of Naperville St. Patrick's Day ParadeFeb 24, 2023 10:00 pm - The Naperville St. Patrick's Day Parade returns for its 30th year of celebrating Irish heritage and culture on Saturday, March 11. West Suburban Irish's annual parade, w...
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Things to do Feb. 24-March 2: Chicago Golf Show, Lake County Craft Beer Fest & moreFeb 21, 2023 12:00 pm - By Luke Zurawski lzurawski@dailyherald.com Before Friday "Frindle": 10 a.m. daily through Friday, Feb. 24, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St.,...