South Side Irish Parade Miniature Street Pole Banners Available This Holiday Season

Looking for a unique gift idea for your favorite Irishman or Irish clan? Celebrate Irish heritage with a customizable miniature version of the South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade street pole banners available for purchase now through December 16.

“We had a great response to last year’s mini-banner holiday sale so we’re offering it again this year. So many people from the neighborhood—and those who have moved away but have fond memories of the parade—said they liked the chance to give a gift of the South Side Irish Parade for Christmas,” said Kevin Coakley, co-chair of the South Side Irish Parade Committee.

“The parade’s street pole banners along Western Avenue are always a welcome sign that spring is on the way. Maybe the sight of a mini-banner in someone’s home or office will help them get through another cold Chicago winter,” added Tom McGourty, co-chair of the parade committee.

The unframed personalized banners are 12” x 24” and feature the parade’s logo and your choice of family or business name. Cost is $50 plus shipping. All orders must be placed online by December 16, 2014 at www.southsideirishparade.org. A local delivery option is also available for residents in the Chicago neighborhoods of Beverly, Mount Greenwood or Morgan Park.

The South Side Irish Parade is a 501c3 non profit and the proceeds from the sale of mini-banners help offset increased operational costs of producing the South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Background:

The first South Side Irish Parade was held on March 17, 1979. The 2015 South Side Irish Parade will step off at Noon on Sunday, March 15th at 103rd Street and Western Avenue. Despite below freezing temperature, the 2014 parade featured 100 entries and attracted more than 125,000 spectators. The zero tolerance alcohol policy will remain in strict force to ensure a continued safe, family-friendly celebration of community and Irish heritage .