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2020 PARADE COVERAGE
- Beverly Patch – Catholic School Teachers Named Grand Marshal
- Chicago Tribune – South Side Irish Grand Marshal
2019 PARADE COVERAGE
- Daily Southtown – South Side Irish Parade honorees exemplify service, community and kindness
- The Beverly Review – Clifford ready for South Side Irish Parade
- Chicago Hotels – Featured Event – South Side Irish Parade
- Irish American News – Honor Flight Chicago and Choose Kind Honored in South Side Parade
- The Beverly Review – South Side Irish Parade grand marshal, special honoree announced
- Beverly Patch – Honor Flight Chicago Grand Marshal Of South Side Irish Parade
2018 PARADE COVERAGE
- Chicago Financial Times – March 10, 2018 – “Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Early at the South Side Irish Parade This Weekend”
- NBC Chicago – March 11, 2018 – “South Side Irish Parade Marchers Bring Awareness to Disease”
- Beverly Patch – March 11, 2018 – Clifford ready for South Side Irish Parade
- WGNTV – March 11, 2018 – “Pride and election season on display at South Side Irish Parade”
- Chicago Sun Times – March 11, 2018 – “Candidates go green for South Side Irish Parade”
- CBS Local – March 11, 2018 – “Chicago Irish Parades Get Underway”
- Chicago Tribune – March 11, 2018 – “South Side Irish Parade focuses on family, community”
- CBS Chicago – March 12, 2018 – “South Side Irish Parade”
- Beverly Patch – March 12, 2018 – “No Arrests Made During South Side Irish Parade”
- ABC7 Chicago – March 12, 2018 – “Parades celebrate Irish heritage on South, Northwest sides”
PRE-PARADE
- Irish American News – 2017 South Side Irish Parade Kicks Off with Pre-Parade Fundraiser
- Beverly Patch – South Side Irish Parade Pre-Parade Fundraiser Set for Feb. 25
- DNAinfo Chicago – South Side Irish Parade Pre-Party Set For Feb. 25
- The Beverly Review – South Side Irish set pre-party
FILM FEST
- Beverly Patch – Irish Film Fest Features ‘On Broadway,’ ‘Sing Street’
- DNAinfo Chicago – South Side Irish Parade Film Fest Returns To Beverly Arts Center
- Beverly Review – Parade film fest set for March 4
GRAND MARSHAL ANNOUNCEMENT
- DNAinfo Chicago – South Side Irish Parade Grand Marshal Will Be Les Turner ALS Foundation
- WGNTV – Time For Talent: South Side Irish Parade
- The Beverly Review – Les Turner ALS Foundation and Christmas Without Cancer to lead South Side Irish Parade
- The Beverly Patch – South Side Irish Parade Taps Les Turner ALS As Grand Marshal
- Irish American News – Les Turner ALS Grand Marshal for the 2017 SS Parade
PARADE QUEEN ANNOUCEMENT
- DNAinfo Chicago – New Queen Crowned For South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Irish American News – Shannon Zofkie Queen of Southside Irish Parade
PARADE DAY ADVANCE
- Time Out Chicago – 44 exciting openings in Chicago in March
- DNAinfo Chicago – South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2017: Everything You Need To Know
- Daily Southtown – Southland goes green for St. Patrick’s season
- Beverly Patch – Your 2017 South Side Irish Parade Guide
- Chicago Tribune – Guide to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago
- Daily Herald – Green scene: Suburban, city St. Patrick’s Day parades and more
- Chicago Reader – How to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in Chicago
- DNAinfo Chicago – Pat Mac’s Pack Fundraiser Kicks off South Side Irish Parade Weekend\
- Daily Southtown – South Side Irish Parade returns Sunday
- Beverly Patch – Weather Forecast for South Side Irish Parade
- DNAinfo Chicago – Want to Run the Emerald Isle Mile? It’s Not Too Late to Register
- Beverly Review – Parade day brings parking restrictions
PARADE DAY COVERAGE
- Daily Southtown – Families and Traditions Rule at South Side Irish Parade
- WGNTV – South Side Irish Parade Celebrates Culture, Community for Nearly 4 Decades
- Chicago Sun Times – Video: South Side Irish Parade
- ABC7 Chicago – St. Patrick’s Day Fun at the South Side Irish Parade
POST PARADE DAY COVERAGE
- DNA Info Chicago – 5 Years Without an Arrest at South Side Irish Parade, Police Say
2016 PARADE COVERAGE
- Daily Southtown – Emily Beazley’s foundation among groups to lead South Side Irish parade
- DNAinfo Chicago – Grand Marshals of South Side Irish Parade Put a Spotlight on Pediatric Cancer
- The Beverly Review – Ceremony announces parade grand marshal, honoree
- The Beverly Review – Kelly named South Side queen
- DNAinfo Chicago – World Irish Dance Championships Beckon for South Side Irish Parade Queen
- DNAinfo Chicago – South Side Irish Parade Portable Toilet Rental Deadline Extended
- The Beverly Review – Parade prediction: good, clean fun
- Beverly – Mt. Greenwood Patch – South Side Irish Parade Highlights Pediatric Cancer Groups, 100 Club
2015 PARADE DAY COVERAGE
- DNAinfo Chicago – An Insider’s Guide To The South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Chicago Tribune – Big turnout expected for South Side Irish Parade
- NBC 5 Chicago – South Side Irish Parade Enjoys Big Turnout, No Arrests
- ABC 7 Chicago – South Side Irish Parade Continues St. Patrick’s Day Festivities
- WBBM-AM 780 – Thousands Celebrate At South Side Irish Parade
- Daily Southtown – South Side Irish parade get its day in the sun
- The Beverly Review – Parade gives Irish something to smile about
2014 PARADE DAY COVERAGE
- Chicago Parent – South Side Irish Parade perfect for Chicago families
- Beverly Review – Parade committee announces 2014 grand marshal, community honoree
- CBS 2 Chicago – Charity for kids to serve as grand marshals of Irish parade
- Southtown Star: Take comfort from Winter: South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade is just weeks away
- Beverly Review – Longtime residents enjoy helping in parade’s busy time
- Southtown Star – West Beverly woman queen of South Side Irish Parade
- Beverly – Mt. Greenwood Patch – Christmas gift idea: Buy a mini South Side Irish Parade banner
- Beverly Review – South Side Irish Parade offers ‘mini banners’
- DNAinfo Chicago – South Side Irish Parade hopes to get a holiday boost from mini-banner sales
- Beverly – Mt. Greenwood Patch – South Side Irish Parade fundraiser set for Feb. 22
- DNAinfo Chicago – South Side Irish Parade pre-party set to raise money for festivities
- The villager – South Side Irish Parade kicks off with pre-parade fundraiser
- Irish American News – South Side pre-parade fundraiser
2013 PARADE DAY RECAP
- Facebook – 2013 South Side Irish Parade photos
- ABC 7 Chicago – South Side Irish Parade steps off as family-friendly event
- Beverly Review – Man lightens load for parade march by losing nearly 142 pounds
- Beverly – Mt. Greenwood Patch – Family and tradition on display at South Side Irish Parade
- Beverly – Mt. Greenwood Patch – Guide to the South Side Irish Parade
- CBS Local – Stricter South Side Irish Parade marks 2nd year
- Chicago Tribune – Editorial – Mayberry on Western
- Chicago Tribune – Nary a drop mars South Side Irish Parade
- Chicagoist – In Pictures: 2013 South Side Irish Parade
- Chicago Sun-Times – Live coverage of the South Side Irish Parade
- DNAinfo Chicago – Beverly businesses stock up on beer, meat for South Side Irish Parade
- Fox Chicago – Fox’s Pizza celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with South Side Irish Parade
- Fox Chicago – South Side Irish Parade thrills all in attendance
- NBC Chicago – South Side Irish Parade draws thousands
- RedEye – Guide to South Side Irish ParadeGuide to South Side Irish Parade
- Southtown Star – Irish reign on Western Avenue
- Windy City Live – South Side Irish Parade on Billy Dec’s “Whats on Dec” list
- WXRT – 2013 South Side Irish Parade photo gallery
2013 PRE-PARADE DAY COVERAGE
- Video by Ryan J. Bolger – The 2013 South Side St. Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshal Event
- Facebook – 2013 Parade Kickoff Party Photos
- Beverly Review – South Side Irish Parade to host annual pre-party
- Beverly Review – Wave of green to hit parade route
- Beverly Review – Chicago’s first responders to lead South Side Irish Parade
- Southtown Star – Meet the queen: Palos Heights woman a first for Irish parade
- Southtown Star – Irish parade organizers It’s important to honor first responders
- Fox Chicago – South Side Irish Parade committee honors fallen heroes