South Side Irish Parade Pre-Parade Bash Planned At 115 Bourbon Street

CHICAGO — To get you hyped up for the 2025 South Side Irish Parade next month, a pre-parade fundraising bash is planned for Saturday, Feb. 22. The bash will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th Street, Marionette Park.

Tickets are $50 and include a buffet dinner, draft beer, wine, and live music provided by Sean and Charlie & Whiskey Mick. The South Side Irish Parade Queen will be announced at the pre-parade fundraiser. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance online from the SSIP store.

The parade is organized by the South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, where more than 100 volunteers work year-round to ensure this family-friendly celebration continues for future generations.

The parade is generously supported by major sponsors, including:

• Lakeshore Beverage,
• Ozinga
• The Beverly Review
• IUOE Local 399
• Chicago White Sox
• Metra
• Subaru of Evergreen Park
• Dunkin’
• Keeper’s Heart Whiskey
• Local 150
• Ullico Inc.
• Flood Brothers
• Home Run Inn Beverly
• Gas N’Wash
• UPAT District 14
• ComEd
• County Fair Foods
• Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn
• OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center
• McCready Law
• Roofers and Waterproofers Local 11
• Marquette Bank
• Megent Financial
• NASCAR Chicago Street Race
• Raising Cane’s
• Midwest Express Clinic
• Today’s Dental of Beverly
• JDog Junk Haulers
• South Side Irish Imports and more.