Celebrate Southside Irish Parade at Home!
BAPA Party Pack Supports Local Businesses By Brittany Wiley BAPA Business Liaison The Southside Irish Parade has been a neighborhood tradition since 1979. Apart from a brief hiatus, it’s been held every year to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day until 2020. Our community will be without the Parade again this year, which is disappointing for the families who love to participate. But […]
South Side Irish ‘Parade of Homes’
Shamrock Our Blocks Decorating Contest Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day You could almost hear the collective sigh of disappointment across the community when it was announced that this year’s South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade was cancelled for the second year in a row. Luck for us, the South Side Irish Parade Committee has a […]
Chicago Irish Film Festival: Films from the Land of Storytelling
The Chicago Irish Film Festival (CIFF) has been presenting the works of Irish filmmakers since 1999, opening a window into the color and complexity of Irish life. Screening a broad representation of current Irish cinema in both English and Irish language, the CIFF highlights the extraordinary diversity and creativity that is the mark of Irish […]
Reilly’s Daughter Irish Soda Bread Contest Entries Sought
By Kristin O’Neill Boza The simple truth about Irish soda bread is that as vital to the ingredients families mix in bowls and bake in ovens is the pride, tradition and heritage with which they make it. Soda bread is not just a food, it’s a cultural experience that’s as personal as each family’s recipe. Every year, area bakers bring […]
Irish Culture and Pride in the Neighborhood
Irish culture and pride are exhibited throughout the month of March in Beverly/Morgan Park. Here are some of the cultural activities being planned. South Side Irish Parade Steps Off on St. Pat’s Day The South Side Irish Parade will march down Western Ave. from 103rd St. to 115th St. on St. Patrick’s Day, Sun., Mar. 17 stepping off at 12 p.m. This […]
Cork and Kerry — A St. Patrick’s Day or Any Day!
By Kristin Boza Cork and Kerry, 10614 S. Western, pours the perfect pint for St. Patrick’s Day, South Side Irish Parade Day — and basically any other day of the year. The bar is always included in “Best Of…” lists, including “The 21 Best Irish Pubs in America,” and “Best Beer Gardens in Chicago.” Mike […]