In between Quiz Nights at Quigley’s Irish Pub on the first Tuesday of the month, the West Suburban Irish again have set plans in motion for the 2015 St. Patrick’s Day season, with many events planned from the end of February through March 17.
Before festivities begin, the group that celebrates Irish heritage will select its St. Patrick Day Queen and her court. Applications for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Queen for 2015 now are being accepted until the end of January 2015, available online at www.wsirish.org.
The West Suburban Irish Parade Queen is chosen based on her Irish ancestry as well as her high school and community involvement.
The 2015 Emerald Dinner will be held on February 28 at the White Eagle Golf Club. The annual fundraiser features Irish dancing, silent auctions, dinner, live music and dancing and the introduction of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Queen and her Court. All proceeds from this dinner/dance will go to support the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. The public is invited to the ticketed ($65 per person) event. Tables of ten are available.
Another event, free of charge, hosted by the West Suburban Irish will be an Irish Mass on March 12, with a Soda Bread Reception to follow. The Irish Mass will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Naperville.
Register now for St. Patrick’s Parade March 14
The 22nd Annual St. Patrick’s Parade will begin at 10AM on March 14 in downtown Naperville. Registration is now in progress. The popular parade is always a great time for local politicians and elected officials to showcase their support and community spirit.
After-parade festivities will continue on March 14 and again until the close of St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 at Quigley’s Irish Pub.
The West Suburban Irish is a nonprofit organization which celebrates Irish heritage through social activities and raising funds to donate to charitable organizations. New members always are welcome to join the fun.
For additional information about St. Patrick’s Day activities and many photos that help tell their story, visit www.wsirish.org or find them on Facebook at “West Suburban Irish.”
Note also the Rotary Club of Naperville/Sunrise will host its annual St. Paddy’s Day 5K first thing March 14. Registration for the downtown Naperville race is now in progress.
