St. Patrick's Day is March 17, but everything from festivals to restaurant deals kick in early. Here's a round up of parades, ...

“This is called a mace,” says Dobson ... first year going to Chicago and first year going with the school marching band on a trip, so its very exciting. Very excited to experience Chicago ...

Construction of the drum major’s mace was a triumph of invention ... Inter-house marching was popular in the 1950s, and the band provided music for the marching girls. Galas, Anzac Day services ...

Also expect two high school marching bands. Following the parade there will ... corned beef on rye for St. Patrick's Day. Chef Rick Mace will make the melt-in-your-mouth corned beef and chef ...

Also expect two high school marching bands. Following the parade there will ... Featuring corned beef prepared by chef Rick Mace and seeded rye crafted by Aioli's Michael Hackman, the sandwich ...

Tickets for the March 1 program are $15 for adults and $6 for children and students and may be purchased online at sioakdale.org and at the event. The doors will open for tickets and seating at 6 p.m.