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South Side Irish Pre-Parade Party Highlight Reel
Supporter of this year's South Side Irish Parade held a fundraiser at 115 Bourbon Street Friday night. Watch our video highlights to relive all the night's sites and sounds.
The South Side Irish Parade season kicked off Friday night at a pre-parade fundraiser.
The event at 115 Bourbon Street brought out about 1,200 attendees. Money raised goes toward the cost of hosting the parade. Patch was on hand capturing all the night's excitement.
Read: Patch Photo Booth: South Side Irish Pre-Parade Party
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The big parade takes place Sunday, March 10 on Western Avenue. This is its second year back after a brief hiatus. The Chicago City Council recently passed an ordinance imposing harsher fines on drinking at parades.
The committee has been stressing the family-friendly nature of the rebooted parade and this year will add a one mile race down Western before the parade steps off.
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This year's parade will honor local first responders as grand marshals. The family of fallen Fire Capt. Herbie Johnson attended the pre-parade party.
Read More Parade News:
- Tougher Parade Drinking Restrictions Approved by City Council
- South Side Irish Parade to Honor First Responders
- Enter Patch's Irish Pride Photo Contest
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