Lemont's St. Patrick's Day Festival Kicks Off Saturday

Festivities will begin with a parade through downtown Lemont at 1 p.m., followed by foot, entertainment and tons of fun.

Lemont's St. Patrick's Day Festival kicks off Saturday

Festivities will begin with a parade through downtown Lemont at 1 p.m., followed by food, entertainment and tons of fun at the local VFW.

The village of Lemont will kick off St. Patrick's Day celebrations this year with a parade and festival in the historic downtown area. The event will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, and will include authentic Irish music, dancing and refreshments at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5819, 15780 New Ave. Here's your complete guide to Saturday's activities. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The parade will start on Stephen Street in downtown Lemont, traveling south to Main St. and west to the VFW Hall at 15780 New Ave. Parade floats will line up at 12:30 p.m. at Lemont Safety Village, 55 Stephen St. The parade will step off at 1 p.m. The festival will continue at the VFW Hall. The Chicago Stockyard Kilty Band will play during the parade. The Hughes …

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Village of Lemont Festival Committee Announces St. Patrick’s Day Queen

Kylie Abernathy will lead Lemont’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade through downtown Lemont on March 9.

The Village of Lemont Festival Committee has announced that Kylie Abernathy has been selected as this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Queen. She will lead the 2013 Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 9, through historic downtown Lemont. The letter nominating the 2013 queen describes her as an intelligent, sensitive, hard working young lady who is a great role model.  The daughter of John and Sheri Abernathy of Lemont, Kylie is a freshman at Western Michigan University, where she is working toward a degree in occupational therapy. She is a member of Sigma Kappa, and serves as the chapter’s historian. Kylie continues her passion for volunteerism by serving the Alzheimer’s Foundation with her sorority sisters. She is also involved in …

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PHOTOS: Lemont Celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Downtown Festival

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The Village of Lemont kicked off St. Patrick's Day celebrations a week early with its annual parade and festival in downtown Lemont on Saturday. Parade participants included Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves, village trustees, State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs), Congressman Dan Lipinski (D-3rd), the Lemont Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, the Lemont Area Historical Society, Lemont Lions, Lemont Fire Protection District, Lemont Police Department, Lemont Park District, Lemont Public Works and the Hughes Academy of Irish Dance. Looking for more coverage of the 2012 St. Patrick's Day parade? Check out more photos and video from the event: Editor's Note: Photos from the parade were provided by Lemont resident Peter Marzano of La Vita Bella …

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Snapshot: Lemont Mayor Crowns 2012 St. Patrick's Day Queen

Have photos or video from Saturday's parade? Upload them to Patch and check the site Monday for our complete gallery.

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Your Complete Guide to Lemont's St. Patrick's Day Festival

Saturday's festivities will kick off with a parade through downtown Lemont at 1 p.m.

The village of Lemont will kick off St. Patrick's Day celebrations a week early this year with a parade and festival in the historic downtown area. The event will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and will include authentic Irish music, dancing and refreshments at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5819, 15780 New Ave. Here's your complete guide to Saturday's activities. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The parade will start on Stephen Street in downtown Lemont, traveling south to and west to VFW Hall. Parade floats will line up at 12:30 p.m. at Lemont Safety Village, 55 Stephen St. The parade will commence at 1 p.m. The festival continues through 5 p.m. at VFW Hall. The Chicago Stockyard Kilty Band will play during the parade. The Hughes …

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Village Seeks Nominations for St. Patrick's Day Queen, Parade Entries

The 2012 St. Patrick's Day parade will be held at 1 p.m. March 10 in downtown Lemont, with a festival to follow at 5 p.m. at the Lemont VFW Post 5819.

The Village of Lemont is gearing up for its annual St. Patrick's Day parade and festival, set for March 10 in the historic downtown area. The village's festival committee is looking for families, organizations and local businesses interested in marching or entering a float in the parade, which will begin at 1 p.m. The parade, which will be led by Lemont's Irish queen, will travel south on Stephen Street and west on Main Street to the Veterans of Foreign War Post 5819, 15780 New Ave. Following the parade, there will be Irish dancing, musical entertainment, refreshments and a soda bread contest at the VFW until 5 p.m.. Soda bread entries must be dropped off by 3 p.m. The village is also seeking nominations for the St. Patrick's Day queen. …

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Hundreds Line Downtown Streets for St. Patrick's Day Parade

Saturday's parade featured 2011 Irish Queen Abigail Korte, as well as several community groups, elected officials and school board hopefuls.

The streets of downtown Lemont were rich with Irish pride Saturday during the village's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Parade participants included 2011 Irish Queen Abigail Korte, Mayor Brian Reaves and the Village Board of Trustees, U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert (R-Hinsdale), State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and community groups like the Lemont Lions, Lemont Junior Woman's Club and the Lemont-Homer Glen Rotary Club. After the parade, residents packed VFW Hall, 15780 New Ave., for Irish music, dancing and refreshments.

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