Everyone has the luck of the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! Here are some fun family-friendly events happening for St. Patrick’s Day in the Rockford area AND adults-only events if you want to celebrate without the kids! This year St. Patrick’s Day falls on Sunday, March 17, 2024 which means there will be festivities throughout the weekend.
Parades and Festivals
2024 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Rockford
Where: Downtown Rockford
When: Saturday, March 16, 2024
Parade starts at 3 pm from 7th Street
The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade takes place in downtown Rockford. The parade kicks off at the Rockford Public Schools Building on 7th Street, heads to Charles, to State, then right at Water Street before disbanding. Paddyfest will be held at The Embassy Suites in downtown Rockford. The State Street bridge will be open to pedestrian traffic and the Rock River will be dyed green!
Cost: Parade is free to view
Paddyfest is $10 per person (kids 14 and under are free). Get tickets here.
Paddyfest takes place on Saturday, March 16th from 4 pm – 7:30 pm at Embassy Suites (416 S. Main Street, Rockford, IL). Entertainment includes The Tooles out of Madison, Wisconsin and Emerald Wind out of Beloit, Wisconsin. Families can enjoy a traditional Irish Buffet with corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, steamed carrots, a roll and cookie for $22. A kids meal of chicken strips, mac and cheese, veggies, and a fruit cup is available for $16.
Here are the parade routes for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
St. Patrick’s Day Family- Friendly Activities
Looking for some fun St. Patrick’s themed activities to do with your family? Check out these local events.
Leprechauns on the Loose in Rock County Parks
March 3 – 17, 2023 from dawn until dusk
Beckman Mill Park (11450 S. County Rd. H., Beloit, WI)
Carver-Roehl Park (4907 S Carvers Rock Rd., Clinton, WI)
Gibbs Lake Park (9103 West Gibbs Lake Rd., Janesville, WI)
Magnolia Bluff Park (4002 N Croak Rd., Evansville, WI)
Rock River Heritage Park (5801 N River Rd., Janesville, WI)
Sportsman’s Park (3411 North US Hwy 51, Janesville, WI)
Look for leprechuans in the listed Rock County parks. Find one or the pot of gold and take a selfie. Send it to parks@co.rock.wi.us or the Rock County Parks Facebook messenger to enter a drawing for a random prize.
Irish Dancers at Hedberg Public Library
316 S. Main St., Janesville, WI
March 14, 2024 at 6 pm
Cost: Free admission
Watch Irish folk dancing from the Veracity Dance Project of Janesville for traditional Irish jigs and more.
St. Patrick’s Season Celebration at Katie’s Cup
1101 4th Ave., Rockford, IL
March 14, 2024 from 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Cost: Free
Listen to Emerald Wind, The Magtones, and Danny McDade. Doors open at 6 and the event is capped at 50 people.
Teen Crafternoon: DIY Leprechaun Gardens at Talcott Free Library
101 E. Main St., Rockton, IL
March 15, 2024 from 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Cost: Free
Kids in grades 6-12 can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by making a festive garden / leprechaun trap. All materials are provided. Sign up at the library by March 11th.
Janesville Shamrock 5K, 10K and 1 Mile Walk and Run at O’Riley and Conway’s Irish Pub
214 W. Milwaukee St., Janesville, WI
March 16, 2024 at 9:45 am
Cost: $35 per person
Participate in a 1 mile family walk, 5K, or 10K run. Get a free drink ticket and t-shirt with registration. Register here.
The Shamrock Swing at Janesville Performing Arts Center
408 S. Main St., Janesville, WI
March 16, 2024 from 7 pm – 9 pm
Cost: $18 per person or $30 per couple
Try a East Coast Swing Class from 7 pm – 7:30 pm and then enjoy open dancing. Get tickets here.
St. Patrick’s Paint Till You Faint at The Pottery Lounge
312 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL
March 16, 2024 from 7:30 pm – 11 pm
Cost: $5 per person admission
Pick and pay for your pottery and paint your heart out. $5 admission saves your seat and gets you pizza and soft drinks. Get tickets here.
Irish Food
Want some authentic Irish grub? Here are some local places serving corned beef and cabbage and more!
Corned Beef and Cabbage Lunch at Cargill United Methodist Church
2000 Wesley Ave., Janesville, WI
March 10, 2024 from 1 pm – 3 pm
Cost: $15 in advance / $16 at the door
Pick up a meal of corned beef cabbage, potatoes, carrots, soda bread and dessert. All proceeds go to Missions. Reservations are required. Reserve your spot here.
Drafthouse
101 E. Milwaukee St., Janesville, WI
Bogey’s
1700 N. Washington St., Janesville, WI
Stockholm Inn
2420 Charles St., Rockford, IL
8th Ward Pub
3905 Broadway., Rockford, IL
March 13 – 17, there will be corned beef dinner, dip, reuben sandwiches, and more.
21 and Up Events
These St. Patrick’s events are for adults who are 21 and older. Get a sitter and enjoy some Guinness or a green beer!
St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl in Downtown Rockton
March 9, 2024 from 7 pm – 1 am
Enjoy acoustic hits from Water’d Down and Irish inspired food.
St. Paddy’s Party at Truk’t
March 15, 2024 from 6 pm – 9 pm
Dress in green and pub crawl through Rockton collecting stamps for prizes. Participating bars include Rockton Inn Pub, Rookies, Fibs, Pokies, Al’s Main Street Tap, and AM Legion.
The X 5th Annual St. Patrick’s Day .1K at Jax Pub
4160 N. Perryville Rd., Loves Park, IL
March 16, 2024 from 10 am – 2 pm
Cost: $25 per person
Run .1K to support Friends of the Rockford K-9 Unit. Sign up by March 4th to guarantee your shirt. Register here.
St. Patrick’s Day Party at Oliver’s Bar and Grill
228 Main St., Woodstock, IL
March 16, 2024 at 11 am
Cost: Free admisssion
Enjoy live music indoors all day and no cover charge. There will be Irish food and drink specials.
St. Patty’s Day at Louie’s Tap House
5689 Elevator Rd., Roscoe, IL
March 16, 2024 at 11 am
Cost: Free admission
Enjoy St. Patty’s favorites and a band at 7 pm.
Shamrocked at Woodstock Square
226 N. Benton St., Woodstock, IL
March 16, 2024 at 11 am
Cost: $10 in advance / $15 at the door
Listen to live music all day under the tents in the Streets of Woodstock. Five bands will be playing.
Shamrock Beer Run 5K at Sportscore One
1288 Elmwood Rd., Rockford, IL
March 16, 2024 at 12 pm
Cost: $40 per person / $15 per person (Brewfest only)
Enjoy beer, running, and partying at Sportscore One. This race benefits the Nikolas Ritschell Foundation. Register here.
ShamROCKIN’ St. Patrick Party at Neighbors Bar and Grill
7745 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park, IL
March 16, 2024 from 2 pm – 2 am
There are two bands, Lola Blu and Trash 80’s, playing and corned beef and cabbage on special all day.
Shamrock and Roll Bar Crawl in Downtown Janesville
March 16, 2024 from 2 pm – 2 am
Start at O’Riley and Conway’s and make your way to all of the Janesville bars. At each bar, you’ll have the chance to win your height in Bud LIght.
Four Leaf Fest at O’Riley and Conway’s Irish Pub
214 W. Milwaukee St., Janesville, WI
March 16, 2024 from 3 pm – 10 pm
Enjoy green beer and good cheer.
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Shindig at Palpable’s Pub
128 South Buff St., South Beloit, IL
March 16, 2024 at 5 pm
Cost: Free admission
Enjoy beer, spirits, and karaoke. Bring an appetizer to share.
St. Patrick’s Day Giveaway Bash at Fozzy’s Bar and Grill
6246 E. Riverside, Loves Park, IL
March 16, 2024 from 6 pm – 9 pm
Cost: Free admission
Get tickets and a chance to win $10K. There will be Irish food specials all night.
St. Patrick’s Day at Tad’s on the Rock
10 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park, IL
March 16, 2024 from 6 pm – 10 pm
Cost: Free admission
Enjoy Irish food and drink specials.
St. Patrick’s Day Bash at Splitter’s Bar and Grill
5318 N. 2nd St., Loves Park, IL
March 16, 2024 from 8 pm – 12 am
Cost: Free admission
There will be music from Shifty Shafer at 8 pm.
St. Patrick’s Day Party at Casey’s Pub
7307 N. Alpine Rd., Loves Park, IL
March 16, 2024 at 9 pm
Cost: Free admission
Enjoy music from Stereotype and corned beef and cabbage.
St. Patty’s Day at Boundaries Bar and Grill
3807 S. Riverside Dr., Beloit, WI
March 17, 2024 at 1 pm
Cost: Free admission
Enjoy music from Somethin Simple.
St. Patrick’s Day Bash at The Club Tavern
1975 Porter Ave., Beloit, WI
March 17, 2024 from 2 pm – 5 pm
Enjoy music from Cover Story and food specials.
St. Pat’s with Pat at The Looking Glass
18 N. Main St., Janesville, WI
March 17, 2024 at 3 pm
Enjoy music from Pat McCurdy at 3 pm.
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