Village Seeks Nominations for Queen & King of our 33rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The Village of Lemont is seeking nominations for Queen and (new this year!) King of the St. Patrick's Day Parade to be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in historic Downtown Lemont.

This contest is open to Lemont residents, high school juniors through second year college students, preferably of Irish heritage. The candidates must demonstrate an active involvement in school service organizations and/or community service activities. The nominees who are chosen will reign as Queen and King of our 33rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.

1:00 p.m: Parade
1:30 p.m - 5:00 p.m: Fest

The Parade Begins at 1:00 p.m. The route begins on north Stephen Street, and heads west on Main Street.
Crowning of the St. Patrick's Day Queen and King is held at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Stephen Street near the I&M Canal Bridge.
The Fest begins at 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and includes west Main Street, Legion Park (111 Main Street) and the VFW.
Stockyard Kilty Band will open the fest and Irish Dancers perform at the Legion Park gazebo. (VFW if inclement weather.)
DJ
Food Vendors
Visit the VFW for their famous corned beef sandwich.

No Parking along parade route and fest area:
Stephen Street between Front Street and Main Street from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Front Street from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Main Street from Stephen Street to Barrel & Vine from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
West end of Main Street along Legion Park (111 Main Street) - from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Street Closures - Streets will be opened when it is safe to do so:
Stephen Street between Front Street and Main Street from 12:00 p.m. until cleared - approximately 2:00 p.m.
Canal Street between Stephen Street and Lemont Street from 12:00 p.m. until cleared - approximately 2:00 p.m.
Front Street will only be accessible to parade participants with vehicles and vehicles with walkers and then open to traffic approximately 2:00 p.m.
River Street at Stephen Street will have no access onto Stephen Street after street closure at 12:00 p.m.
Main Street, west end, at Legion Park (111 Main Street) from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Main Street from Stephen Street to Barrel & Vine will close at approximately 12:50 p.m. for the parade until cleared.

Click Here For Parade registration Information