09-03-2025
Plan your Peoria St. Patrick's Day 2025: Here are 12 parades, parties and more
Whether it's parades, parties or music — the Peoria area has its share of St. Patrick's Day celebrations planned. Here's a look at a few:
The 43rd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off at 11 a.m. Monday, March 17, at the corner of Monroe Street and Hancock Street in downtown Peoria, following Monroe to Main Street, Main Street to Adams and ending at Adams and Hamilton.
Kelleher's Irish Pub, 619 SW Water St., is hosting its annual St. Patrick's Day celebration on Monday, March 17. Turas will perform during the day, and breakfast will be served beginning at 8 a.m. Lunch, featuring corned beef and cabbage and other Irish favorites, will be served beginning at 11 a.m. There will be a live DJ outside, and the street will be blocked off for a street party.
Kenny's Westside, 112 SW Jefferson Ave., will open at 9 a.m. Monday, March 17, to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and their 12 year anniversary. Food specials will include biscuits and gravy and corned beef dinners, while supplies last. The party will also include live Irish music all day with Still Shine, Skibbereen, Roundstone Busker and Broken Brogue.
The Crusens locations at 426 E. War Memorial Drive and 2117 W. Farmington Road will both host St. Patrick's Day parties beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, March 17. Both locations will serve breakfast and will also have food and drink specials throughout the day. Crusens War Drive will feature live music by Shawn Smith at 11 a.m., Windows Down at 2 p.m. and The Holdouts at 5 p.m. Crusens Farmington Road will feature live music from Revel in Red at 3 p.m. and Taylor Bruninga at 6 p.m.
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Pour Bros. Craft Taproom and Slow Hand Craft BBQ will host a three-day party starting on Saturday, March 15, through Monday, March 17, at Heritage Square in Peoria Heights. The festivities will include live entertainment, drink specials and great food, including smoked brisket corned beef, corned beef smashburgers and more. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit the Pour Bros. Facebook page.
Oliver's in the Heights, 1231 E. Samuel Ave., Peoria Heights, will open at 9 a.m. Monday, March 17, for an all-day St. Patrick's Day Party. Breakfast will be served and other food and drink specials will be available, including corned beef sandwiches and corned beef totchos. Live music from Funk Yard will begin at 3 p.m.
The Fox Pub, 7800 N. Sommer St., Suite 302, will host a St. Patrick's Day Bash. Doors will open on Monday, March 17, at 7 a.m. for Irish breakfast and Sham Rock & Roll live broadcast with WWCT from 6 to 9 a.m. Lunch will include corned beef and cabbage and other Irish features. The event will also include live music and performances by Irish dancers.
Jimmy's Bar will host its 43rd St. Patrick's Day party beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, March 17, at 2801 W. Farmington Road, West Peoria. Food will be available starting at noon and includes corned beef, Irish stew, fish and chips and Irish nachos. The event will also include live music.
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The Putt Club, 1001 Bass Pro Drive, East Peoria, will have a Putting & Pizza Party from noon to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 17. The event will include a buffet with pizza, salad and bosco stick, unlimited soda and unlimited putting. Cost is $20 for adults, $15 for ages 4-12 and free for children ages 3 and under. Adults ages 21 and over can received a free pint of green beer with purchase.
Kuchie's on the Water, 579 Wesley Road, Creve Coeur, will open at 11 a.m. Monday, March 17, for St. Patrick's Day festivities. Food specials will include corned beef and cabbage, reubens and their giant pretzel, stuffed reuben style. The event will also include drink specials and Irish music all day.
Peacock's Pub, 5603 S. Adams St., Bartonville, will open at 11 a.m. Monday, March 17, for a St. Patrick's Day Party. The event will feature corned beef and cabbage dinners, along with other great food and drink specials.
Castaways Bar & Grill, 1707 N. Fourth St., Chillicothe, will host a St. Patrick's Day bash beginning at 11 a.m. Monday, March 17. Irish favorites, including corned beef and cabbage, Reuben sandwiches and pizzas and corned beef horseshoes, will be served all day. The event will also include drink specials and entertainment from DJ Mara at noon.
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This article originally appeared on Journal Star: 2025 St. Patrick's Day in Peoria: Parties, parades and more
