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How the Quad Cities is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day

C.A.S.I. Run –  Located downtown Davenport, three separate race events will take place in the morning before the parade Saturday, March 14. Click here for...

C.A.S.I. Run -  Located downtown Davenport, three separate race events will take place in the morning before the parade Saturday, March 14. Click here for details.

St. Pat’s Day Parade – The Grand Parade XXX covers two miles over two states beginning at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at 4th Avenue and 23rd Street in Rock Island. The parade winds through the downtown to cross Centennial Bridge. The route then makes its way into Davenport. Click here for full parade route information. 

Post Parade Bash -- A party after the parade features a presentation of the Grand Parade trophy winners, food, drinks, a 50/50 raffle, Irish music, and Irish dancers.  The event is open to St. Patrick Society members and memberships may be purchased at the door for $15.  Click here for more information. 

Kelly’s Irish Pub Party - Three days of festivities kick-off Friday at 5:30 p.m. with Irish dancers and live music. Throughout the weekend the party features Skydiving Leprechauns, live music, drink specials, a brunch, and other events inside a 12,000 sq. ft. heated tent. Kelly’s is located at 2222 E. 53rd Street in Davenport and is offering shuttle services Saturday night to help patrons get home safely. Click here to see the full list of events.


Whatever your festivities are for St. Patrick's Day, the Loop is offering service for Saturday, March 14 to help partiers get around the Quad Cities.

Starting at 3 p.m., the Loop will run its regular route. Service ends at 3:30 a.m. with the last stop in Bettendorf.  Four buses will be in circulation: two traveling clockwise and two traveling counter-clockwise.

Click here for a map of The Loop’s route.

The Loop’s season begins again May 1 and continues through October 31. Click here for rider information, including what it costs to ride.

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