Chicago South Side Irish Parade to step off in Beverly neighborhood

The 48th annual South Side Irish Parade was set to step off Sunday at noon along Western Avenue in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, running from 103rd Street to 111th Street.

The 48th annual South Side Irish Parade was set to step off Sunday in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. The procession was scheduled to begin at noon along Western Avenue from 103rd Street to 111th Street. The event draws thousands each year to mark St. Patrick’s Day with floats, marching bands, and community groups. Organizers say the parade aims to celebrate Irish heritage while remaining family-friendly and safe. Key details: - The parade's 48th annual edition was scheduled for Sunday with a noon step-off. - The route runs on Western Avenue from 103rd Street to 111th Street. - Floats were to begin staging along Western Avenue throughout the morning, and more than 100 groups were expected to take part. - The event features pipe bands, Irish dancers, community organizations, local schools, and first responder honor guards. - This year's grand marshal is the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a national nonprofit that supports families of fallen first responders and military service members and that organizes the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run in New York. Summary: The parade brings thousands to Beverly for a long-standing St. Patrick’s Day tradition and includes music, dancers, floats, and honor guards. Organizers noted parking restrictions and street closures as the route fills, and the procession was scheduled to step off at noon.