Mark your calendars for Friday, March 14 for a St. Patrick's Day celebration, Historic Springfield-style!

We are excited to welcome Jacksonville Pipes & Drums back to Historic Springfield to kick things off for us at 5:30 PM in Sesquicentennial Park, followed by Irish band A Fine Kettle of Fish taking the stage at 6:00 PM.

Bring chairs or a blanket and enjoy a picnic dinner from local food trucks, and grab a beer from the SPAR Bar. Food and drink purchases begin at 5:30 PM. Be sure to stop by the SPAR tent for some fun activities for the littlest leprechauns, and a 50/50 raffle!

This event is FREE and family-friendly - and a perfect way to kick off your St. Patrick's Day weekend!