Ireland On Parade 2012 - March 9th through 17th

Gaelic Park is proud to host our Ireland on Parade, now a multi-generational tradition that begin at Gaelic Park in 1992. Also known as, “Irish Week”, Ireland on Parade is part of the 8-day celebration at Gaelic Park in honor of Ireland’s patron saint, Patrick.

In addition to the wonderful dance school performances each night, Ireland on Parade will include exhibitions of both Ceili and Set dancing. Music is provided by The Irish Musicians Association, an organizations which consists of local artists who are dedicated to the perpetuation of traditional Irish music. Doors open each evening at 5:30pm with the first dance shows starting at 7:00pm each evening. Admission is free. Delicious, hot food is also available for purchase each evening.


Quick Links

Queen Contest

Irish Dance Schools

Special Food Menu for Ireland On Parade

Parade Participation

St Baldrick's [March 10th]

2012 Ireland On Parade Flyer [pdf]

The 2012 Gaelic Park Queen Contest


Congratulations to the 2012 Gaelic Park Queen Siobhan Conroy & Runner-up Kiera Ferguson.

These two lovely ladies will represent Gaelic Park at many of our upcoming festivities.





Irish Dance Schools

Celebrate with Irish music, set dancing, step dancing, and ceili dancing. Doors open each evening at 5:30pm. Free Admission! *Schedule is subject to change.
Friday, March 9th
7:00pm - Shaylyn McNamara School of Irish Dance
7:30pm - Cross Keys School of Irish Dance

Sunday, March 11th
7:30pm - Dennehy School of Irish Dancing
Followed By the Gaelic Park Irish Set Dancers

Monday, March 12th
7:00pm - World Academy of Irish Dance
7:30pm - Mullane, Healy, Godley School of Irish Dance

Tuesday, March 13th
7:00pm - McCormack/Fay School of Irish Dance
7:30pm - Mulhern School of Irish Dance
8:00pm - Gaelic Park Irish Ceili Dancers

Wednesday, March 14th
7:00pm - Tooromeen School of Irish Dancing
7:30pm - Geraldine Foy School of Irish Dancing
8:00pm - Katie Hughes School of Irish Dancing

Thursday, March 15th
7:00pm - Weber School of Irish Dance
7:30pm - Blackbird School of Irish Dancing
8:00pm - Irish Music Session with Pat Finnegan & Friends

Friday, March 16th
6:00pm - Regina Garrity School of Irish Music
7:00pm - Sullivan School of Irish Dance
7:30pm - Lavin-Cassidy School of Irish Dance

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Special Food Menu

Delicious, hot food is also available for purchase each evening from 5:30pm in the Tara Room.

  • Irish Style Bacon & Cabbage
  • Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner
  • Shepherd's Pie
  • Hot Beef Sandwich
  • Chicken Breast Sandwich
  • Corned Beef Sandwich
  • Fish & Chips
  • Irish Sausage & Chips
  • Hot Dog
  • Chicken Tenders & Chips
  • French Fries
  • Ice Cream


Irish Coffee Cottage

One of the many features of "Ireland on Parade" at Gaelic Park includes the "Irish Coffee Cottage" in the Emerald Room. Stop by to try a Traditional Irish Coffee served in a souvenir glass!




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And of course, what's St. Patrick's Day without a few of those parades!

Sat 3/10: Oak Forest Parade
  • bus leaves 9:30am for 11am parade

    Sun 3/11: South Side Parade
  • buses leave 9:30am for 11am parade

    Sun 3/11: Tinley Park Parade
  • no buses for 2pm parade

    Sat 3/17: Downtown Parade
  • bus leaves at 10am for noon parade
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    Oak Forest, Illinois 60452
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