St. Patrick's Day Festival At The Forge: Lemont Quarries

LEMONT, IL — St. Patrick's Day is well-celebrated throughout the Chicago area, with many towns holding parades and fests throughout March.

In Lemont, The Forge: Lemont Quarries will hold a St. Patrick's Festival on March 18 from noon to 6 p.m. at the outdoor adventure park, 1001 Main St.

Admission to the fest is free, and includes live music, Irish dance performances, bagpipers, workshops and more. There will park activities, tastings and food and beverage available for purchase.

According to The Forge's website, the entertainment schedule includes:

• 12 p.m., The Trinity Academy of Irish Dance
• 12:30 p.m., "Small Batch"
• 3 p.m., The Irish Music School of Chicago
• 6 p.m., bag piping by "The Stockyard Kilty Band"