Sharin’ Of The Green Parade 2020

Posted on February 12, 2020

Saturday, March 14th, 2020
Uptown Normal
1:00pm Start

Join us for the 10th annual “Sharin’ of the Green” St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 1 pm. Sponsored by the Mclean County Irish Heritage Society, WBNQ, Children’s Home & Aid Central Region, Uptown Normal, and Bloomington-Normal Marriott.

This annual tradition is a great way to show your Irish spirit and “share some green” with Children’s Home & Aid, children, and family agency. Have your green ready for the ENORMOUS Irish flag at the head of the procession. Parade goers feed the flag by tossing their donations in to support the cause.

CLICK HERE to register your group or organization. Funds donated are not refundable.

Join the Bloomington-Normal Marriott before, during and after the parade for food and drink specials. CLICK HERE to find full details on the Parade Party! WBNQ will be at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott for the Parade Party from 11 am to 1 pm – stop by and register to win a gift basket valued at $200!

Thank You To Our Sponsors:

  

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