Monday, March 11, 2013
All the sights and sounds of the 2013 South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade
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Watch a sped up version of the 2013 South Side Irish Parade.
We selected some of our favorite clips from the 2013 South Side Irish Parade and sped them up so you can watch all the action in less the time. Read even more parade coverage Follow us on Facebook: Beverly-Mt. Greenwood /Evergreen Park / Oak Lawn
The South Side Irish Parade returns to its family roots while honoring local first responders.
The idea of family seems to pop up again and again at the South Side Irish Parade: full floats emblazoned with the names of recognizable Beverly clans, children on their parents' shoulders craning their necks for a better view and the outpouring of support shown to the families of Fire Capt. Herbie Johnson, Firefighter Walter Patmon, Jr., and Police Officer Michael Flisk. It was a solemn way to start a parade, but a reminder that this community takes care of its own. READ: Photo Gallery: South Side Irish Parade 2013 This was the second year back for the parade after a brief hiatus. The focus last year was on reestablishing the event as family-focused and devoid of rowdy crowds that grew in years past. "A lot of it is getting the message …
Sunday, March 10, 2013
All the green-clad majesty of the 2013 South Side Irish Parade
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Marchers, parking restrictions and lineup of events for Sunday, March 10.
Don't get towed. Find all the parking restrictions in place for parade day, Sunday March 10.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Find out when to expect all your favorite marchers.
The South Side Irish Parade steps off at noon on Sunday, March 10. View our Parade Survival Guide to find all the details on the big event. Here is the full lineup for all of Sunday's participants: 1 Chicago Fire & Police Pipe Band 2 Color Guard Police & Fire 3A Grand Marshall - First Responders 3B Police Officer Michael Flisk Family 3C Fire Captain Herbie Johnson Family 3D Firefighter Walter Patmon, Jr. Family 4 Chicago Fire Fighters Local 2 5 Fraternal Order of Police 6 Bucks-for-Burn Camp 7 Cook County Sheriff Cadets 8 100 Club of Chicago 9 Emerald Society Bagpipes & Drums 10A Guests of Honor - State Champs 10B Brother Rice Rugby 10C Leo Track & Field 10D Marist Softball 10E Mt. Carmel Football 10F St. Rita Hockey 11 Knights Of …
Friday, March 8, 2013
Parade Day is almost upon us. Don't worry, we've got your back.
The South Side Irish Parade is this weekend and we here at Patch have pulled together everything you need to know to make the most of the best parade in Chicago. The official pre-parade Mass will be held at 9 a.m. at Saint Cajetan Church. For the first time this year a one mile run down Western Avenue will be held before the start of the parade. The Emerald Isle Mile kicks off at 11 a.m. Street closures start at 6 a.m. on parade day and last until 3 p.m. There will be no street parking on the east side of Artesian from 103rd to 111th or on the west side of Claremont from 103rd to 107th. Side streets will also be closed in the area around the parade route. If you are driving, wear comfortable shoes because you'll have to do some walking. …
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Find all the parking restrictions in place for parade day.
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Wednesday, March 6
The South Side Irish Parade list of parking restrictions and public safety precautions for the Sunday, March 10 event have been released: There will be no street parking on the east side of Artesian from 103rd to 111th or on the west side of Claremont from 103rd to 107th. Side streets will also be closed in the area around the parade route. If you are a resident and need to make alternate parking arrangements you can contact the committee at info@southsideirishparade.org for assistance. Once again, a strict zero-tolerance approach will be taken to open alcohol. Additional public safety procedures outlined by the committee are as follows: More Parade News: Updated, 4:40 p.m.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Margaret McGann will have the honor at next month's parade
The South Side Irish Parade crowned their first Parade Queen, Margaret McGann, at the pre-parade fundraiser party for this 2013 South Side Irish Parade on Friday, February 15, 2013. McGann, 24, a Palos Heights resident, will ride in a vintage convertible during the South Side Irish Parade along side 2012 Chicago Rose of Tralee Margaret Rose Keating, Miss Heart of Illinois 2013 Marisa Buchheit and Miss Illinois -United States 2012 Nancy To. The reigning Chicago Rose of Tralee Margaret Rose Keating crowned McGann at the recent benefit. “I am so honored to be named Queen of the 2013 South Side Irish Parade,” said Margaret McGann in a news release. “It means so much to be to be able to represent my community and be an ambassador of Irish …
Ryan Fitzpatrick
11:09 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013
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