Lemont Announces 2026 St. Patrick's Day Queen, King

Residents can watch the parade step off downtown Saturday at 1 p.m., then head to Legion Park and the VFW for music, Irish dancers, food vendors, and the VFW's popular corned beef sandwiches.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Lemont is gearing up for its 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade with Lemont High School seniors Molly O'Connor and Vincent Dellicolli named queen and king.

Why it matters

The annual St. Patrick's Day parade is a longstanding tradition in Lemont, bringing the community together to celebrate Irish heritage and culture. The selection of the parade's queen and king is an important part of the festivities, honoring local students who embody the spirit of the holiday.

The details

Lemont High School seniors Molly O'Connor and Vincent Dellicolli have been named the 2026 St. Patrick's Day parade queen and king. The parade will step off downtown at 1 p.m. on Saturday, followed by festivities at Legion Park and the VFW featuring music, Irish dancers, food vendors, and the VFW's popular corned beef sandwiches.

  • The 2026 St. Patrick's Day parade in Lemont will take place on Saturday at 1 p.m.

The players

Molly O'Connor

A Lemont High School senior named the 2026 St. Patrick's Day parade queen.

Vincent Dellicolli

A Lemont High School senior named the 2026 St. Patrick's Day parade king.

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The takeaway

The annual St. Patrick's Day parade is a cherished tradition in Lemont, bringing the community together to celebrate Irish heritage and culture. The selection of the parade's queen and king is an important part of the festivities, honoring local students who embody the spirit of the holiday.