tHE pARADE IS THIS SATURDAY!
Saturday March 13, 11 AM
THE BEST DAY OF THE YEAR!
OUR 2026 DUBLINDEE SPONSORS
FLOOD BROTHERS
Bandito Barney's
The Village of East Dundee
Public Works
Royal flush
Davey Tree In East Dundee
East Dundee fire Department
Carpentersville Public Works and Carpentersville Police Chief
East Dundee fire Department
East Dundee Police Department
2026 DUbliNDEE Kilted 5K RUN is presented by
Lifeline Plumbing, Heating & Cooling!
Get your green running gear ready and join the fun. Lifeline Plumbing Heating & Cooling provide a great space for this famed and loved 5K.
pOT o gold Parade sponsors
DUBLINDEE KILTED 5K SPONSOR
Thank you to this sponsor for the 2026 Kilted 5K
Thank you to this Premier Wedding venue in Carpentersville. This beautiful unique spot creates an elegant atmosphere with a view of the beautiful Fox River.
Leprechaun pARADE Sponsors
McNally Heating and Cooling
Ideal Amusement
Dundee Animal Hospital Leprechaun PLUS!
Bellissimo limoncello
Baird & Warner
Pinches Miches
Rosie O'Hare's
Keystone Home Hub
Kilted 5K Sponsor Bandito Barney's
OUR BREAKFAST HOST
Super cool venue to enjoy the beginning of the rest of the best day of the year in East Dundee.
Shamrock pARADE Sponsors
logos by zeller marketing & design
ANNUAL PARADE THAT ATTRACTS THOUSANDS
THOM MCNAMEE MEMORIAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
A tradition in East Dundee for 15 years this Parade is more than just the amazing entries. This Parade offers a IRISH Pet Parade, Circus Acts, IRISH Dancers, Costumed Leprechauns competition, fund-raising activities and contests, Face Painting, IRISH MUSIC, Golden Rocks, Hula Hoops, incredible entertainment.... and MUCH MUCH MORE.
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THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!
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THOM MCNAMEE MEMORIAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
your sponsorship
2026 Parade means the world to our community
About DundeeStPats
DUblindee KILTED 5K
An official USATF-certified race where participants are given a generous gift bag that includes a kilt to wear for the race! Before the race everyone will enjoy Irish dancers a DJ and a beautiful setting on the Fox River. More shenanigans follow the race where runners can enjoy breakfast at an EPIC after-party.
15 Years
Founded in 2014, Eileen and Maribeth McNamee have made sure the Irish Family's pride and tradition does not end! For ten years, East Dundee co hosts the BEST DAY OF THE YEAR! Thousands gather and hundreds of entertainers march from Thom McNamee's original bars, Bandito Barneys and Rosie O'Haras.
Shamrocks for Charity
The buzz in and around East Dundee includes a community action program selling Shamrocks to support local causes. Our fun competition has gained much momentum over the years – allowing us to give thousands of dollars to food pantries in the area. DUbliNDEE sponsors will receive custom Shamrock’s for Charity collectable buttons to give or keep.
5K Sponsor - Alexander's Cafe
Alexander's provides a breakfast for champions post race where you'll enjoy a plentyful array of delicous food.