Save the date!
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Saturday March 15, 2025, 10 am

Celebrate Irish Heritage
Naperville St. Patrick's Day Parade!
Get ready for a day of Irish pride and community spirit at the Naperville St. Patrick's Day Parade, happening on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM. This family-friendly event, hosted by WSI, has been a beloved Naperville tradition since 1993.

With over 3,000 participants and 15,000 spectators, the parade celebrates Irish heritage and culture in the heart of downtown Naperville.

Parade Route

• Starting Point: Corner of Mill Street and Ogden Avenue (Naperville North High School)
• South on Mill St. to Jefferson Avenue (left turn)
• East on Jefferson Ave. through downtown to Main Street (right turn)
• South on Main St. to Porter Avenue (right turn)
• West on Porter Ave. 
• Ending Point: Webster and Porter (Naperville Central High School)

Thank you for supporting this incredible community event. We can’t wait to see you on March 15!

Parade Entries for the 2025
WSI St. Patrick's Day Parade!
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Parade Entry Registration Types & Standard Fees:

• Business Entry: $200.00
• Political Candidate or Elected Official Entry: $200.00
• Not-for-Profit Organizations: $40.00
• Family/Youth Groups: $40.00

There is no parade entry fee for the following organizations:

Marching Bands, Irish Dance Groups, Bagpipe/Drum Corps, & Medinah Shriners

Priority Placement in the Parade
WSI allows for priority placement in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. The fee of $250.00 is in addition to the standard entry fee listed above. Priority placement begins immediately following key dignitaries, honored guests, military units, the parade Grand Marshal, and/or other significant community leaders.

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