Celebrate music and traditions of St. Patrick's Day with the Old St. Pat's Church in Chicago

Chicago (WLS) – Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Chicago with Old St. Patrick's Church.

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The week before the holiday begins on the 26th anniversary Siamsa na ngael On Monday, March 10th, from 7:30 p.m. at Chicago Symphony. This year's ceremony will honor the values ​​of St. Brigid – Faith, Hope and Love – as a bridge to the unity and healing of the community in these challenging times through songs, dance and history.

This year's actors include the Metropolis Symphony Orchestra, the old St. Patrick's Concert Choir, the soloist and actress Ciara Renée, the soloists Devin Desantis, the Catherine O'Connell, the Irish trading band, Trinity Irish Dance and many more. Michael and Matthew Gardiner, the 5-time master dancer and 5 times masters, are also presented for a second year in a row. Tickets are available via the Symphony Center Box Office at 312-294-3000 or CSO.ORG.

On Saturday, March 15th, Old St. Pat's celebrates Shamrock'n from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in 625 West Adams in the West Loop. Everyone is cordially invited to get out and to enjoy Irish pub, music, one or two pints and even activities for the smallest goblins such as crafts, balloon artists and make -up!

Sponsored by Guinness, Bailey's, Roe & Co Irish Whiskey, Wintrust and Coca-Cola, the event will have Irish violins, flutes, bagpipers and maybe one or two dancers! Make sure you & Drum band.

The guests have the chance to enter the gold raffle into the pot that offers a shot of up to 20,000 US dollars. Buy your tickets now to win an early bird price.

The funds collected in Siamsa Nan Gael and Shamrock'n will be supported by the numerous ministries in Old St. Patrick's Church, including initiatives for social justice, public relations and strengthening the Mission of the Church.

For more information, see https://www.oldstpats.org/irishheritage.html.