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  • Lucky Leprechaun Historic Route 66 Flea Market St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

    Historic Route 66 Flea Market/Route 66 Diner/Kickstand Bar 3121 & 3123 W. Chain of Rocks Rd., Granite City, IL, United States

    Join the fun at the Historic Route 66 Flea Market for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Come shop some great deals with our vendors. This is a rain or shine event! Capture the Lucky Leprechaun and get a gift!

    Free
  • 2026 Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade

    Downtown Springfield #1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United States

    The 41th Annual Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade will travel through downtown Springfield on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Craic O’noon (12 p.m.) This year’s theme is “A Bridge Across the Centuries”, highlighting the connections between Springfield and Ireland over the last 200+ years of Illinois history. The Grand Marshal for this year’s parade…

  • Elkhart Historical Society – Route 66’s History & Future – Scott McCoy

    Horsefeathers/Wild Hare Cafe 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL, United States

    The 2026 calendar will give many an opportunity to “Get their Kicks on Route 66”, as part of the Mother Road’s 100th anniversary. To help begin the celebration, the Elkhart Historical Society’s first dinner lecture of the year, will be held on Friday, March 20th, at Horsefeather’s Wild Hare Café – doors open at 5 p.m.,…

  • Gillespie 100th Anniversary Route 66 Chicken & Beer Dance

    Gillespie Civic Center 115 North Macoupin Street, Gillespie, IL, United States

    A milestone in American road history is coming to Gillespie as the town marks Route 66’s 100th anniversary with a Roaring ’20s–themed night of food, music, and dancing. The 100th…

  • Chris Vallillo’s Forgottonia at The Eagle Theater in Partnership with The Pontiac Public Library

    Eagle Performing Arts Center 319 N Plum St, Pontiac, IL, United States

    The Pontiac Public Library has received a Creative Projects award from the Illinois Arts Council to bring the new show Forgottonia to the Eagle Center For The Performing Arts in Pontiac, IL on Saturday, March 21st, 2026. “We are thrilled to welcome Chris back to Pontiac for another unforgettable show. Forgottonia is a truly unique…

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