Paddyfest 2026 – Official St. Patrick’s Day Parade After-Party
March 14 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

🇮🇪 Paddyfest 2026 – Official St. Patrick’s Day Parade After-Party
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Starts at 4:00 PM
Prairie Street Brewing Co. | 200 Prairie Street
Free Admission
The parade may end, but the party is just getting started. 🍀
Join the Irish Marching Society at Paddyfest 2026, the official after-party of Rockford’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, hosted at Prairie Street Brewing Co. along the Rock River.
Following the 50th anniversary St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Paddyfest keeps the tradition alive with an afternoon and evening full of classic Irish celebration, music, and community.
✨ What to Expect:
Live entertainment throughout the building
Traditional Irish dancers and a pipe band performance
Irish-themed food, beers, and festive cocktails
A high-energy, all-ages celebration
This free, family-friendly event is the perfect place to gather after the parade, raise a pint, and celebrate 50 years of Irish pride in Rockford.
☘️ No tickets. No cover. Just good music, good food, and great company.