Peace, Love and Irish! Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with the RRV Shamrock Club!

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Sauk Valley on this episode of Along the Rock.

Host Emma Watts welcomes back Dan Burke from the Rock River Valley Shamrock Club to share everything you need to know about this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Dixon.

Dan walks through the full day of festivities, from parade traditions and community involvement to live Irish music, family activities, and the evening concert at the Historic Dixon Theatre. This episode highlights why Dixon’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration continues to be a can’t-miss event for all ages.

🍀 Event Details 🍀

Date: Saturday, March 14
Parade Lineup: 2:15 p.m. – Dixon High School cafeteria parking lot
Parade Start: Just before 3:00 p.m.
Theme: Peace, Love, Irish

Parade Highlights:

Grand Marshals: Glenn and Deb Hughes
Led by local bagpiper Mike Wilcox
Parade crosses the Peoria Avenue Bridge
Rock River turns green courtesy of the Dixon Fire Department

Post-Parade Celebration:

Location: Knights of Columbus
Approx. Start Time: 3:30 p.m.
Free admission
Corned beef and cabbage available, plus kid-friendly meal options

Kids Zone:

3:30–5:30 p.m.
For ages 12 and under
Crafts, face painting, and activities

Live Music:

Afternoon performance by award-winning Irish band Riley
Evening concert at the Historic Dixon Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

50/50 Raffle Drawing: 6:00 p.m.

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