Durty Nellie’s Celebrates St. Paddy's and 50 Years!

Irish eyes will be smiling on Durty Nellie’s, 180 N. Smith Street in downtown Palatine, on Saturday, March 12 for the 11th legendary St. Patrick’s Celebration – which is back after a two-year hiatus – with all the fun and shenanigans from previous years that have brought thousands of people to downtown Palatine!

This event is – and always has been – presented by Durty Nellie’s, a premiere entertainment hub, restaurant, traditional Irish pub and event destination in downtown Palatine. The Palatine St. Patrick’s Celebration Pot O’ Gold sponsors include a Closer Bond Dog Community Center and Erik Johansson of Guaranteed Rate. Katy Cushing, A Closer Bond’s founder, is the Parade’s Grand Marshal, and Erik Johannsen is the Parade’s King. Patricia Fluhler, who serves on the Village of Palatine’s Beautification Commission, will serve as the Parade’s Queen. All three will be leading the parade.

Events throughout the day will include the all-new Traditional Irish Breakfast from 8:30–10:30 a.m. at Durty Nellie’s, followed by the St. Patrick’s Parade that steps off at 11 a.m. in downtown Palatine at Wood and Oak streets and heads west on Wood Street, leading back to Durty Nellie’s for an epic after party to celebrate the popular Irish holiday and the businesses’ 50th birthday. Look for the inflatable Irish Pub in the front of the location for after-parade libations and enjoy Irish music in the outside tent and on stage in the band room, bagpipers and Irish dancers performing throughout the day and evening!!

“It’s hard to believe it’s been two years since we were able to host this popular celebration, and we are so excited to bring it back,” said Jimmy Dolezal, Durty Nellie’s owner. “What makes this day-long event that much more poignant is that we are also celebrating our 50th year in business in downtown Palatine. It’s been a wild ride, but we have made it through some very challenging times, and now it’s time to celebrate!"

There is still time for businesses, organizations and other groups to get involved in the parade. Parade entries will be accepted until Tuesday, March 1. For more information on the parade entry, please visit durtystpats.com.

Area residents from all over the suburbs are invited to attend this event that celebrates all that is Irish and is unmatched in scale and popularity anywhere north and west of downtown Chicago. Slainte!