Chicago's South Side Irish Parade

Written by Steve Slack.

A 13-block stretch on Chicago's South Side is home to a proud tradition that blends family fun with boisterous revelry.

Photograph by Bob Stefko

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Smilin' Irish eyes

On the Sunday before St. Patrick's Day, the South Side Irish Parade is a don't-miss event in Chicago, a tribute to neighborhood resilience and Irish enthusiasm. The parade has been growing in size and popularity since a small group of friends started it in 1979.

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