Make sure to come downtown for the St. Patrick's Day Parade starting at 10am on Saturday, March 16. Best place to watch is along Jefferson and Main! Parade launches from Naperville North High School, heads south on Mill to east on Jefferson to Main. For further details, visit www.wsirish.org

The St. Paddy's Day 5K begins before starting at 8am from Cenntennial Beach. Race registration is full! For further details on the race, visit www.stpaddysday5k.org

Stay for a day of shamrock savings around town and food and libations from various downtown eateries! Here is a when a few popular spots will be open Sat, March 16: 6:30am (Egg Harbor), 8:45am (Jimmy's Grill), 9am (Lantern, Jackson Avenue Pub, BlackFinn), 9:30am (Features) 10am (Quigley's, Heaven on Seven, Bar Louie), 11am (Sullivan's, Hugo's). 12noon (Rizzo's) and many more. ♣