Irish Eyes Smile In The Rain At 48th March Of South Side Irish Parade: Photo Highlights
By Lorraine Swanson
Published on March 17, 2026.
The 48th March of the South Side Irish Parade took place in Chicago, with thousands of people watching through Mt. Greenwood, Beverly and Morgan Park. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which provides mortgage-free homes for first responders, veterans, and Gold Star families with young children, was the 2026 Grand Marshal. St. Christina Parish was the parade honoree. The parade featured five pipe bands, six area high school marching bands, and the 484th Army Band.
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