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Chicago's St. Patrick's Day 2008 - Key Events and Things to Do

Grab your Shillelagh and Head to these Great St. Patty's Events

By Jennifer Roche, About.com

Chicago almost bursts at the seams with Irish music, festivities, parades, and partying around St. Patrick's Day every year. Here are some of the month's key St. Patrick's Day events.

St. Patrick's Day Millionaire Raffle from the Illinois Lottery - March 17

The Illinois Lottery will sell 500,000 tickets at $20 and four millionaires will be chosen on St. Patrick's Day 2008. Dare to test the luck (or lack thereof) of the Irish.

Irish American Heritage Center - March 2008 Calendar

As you'd expect, the IAHC at 4626 N. Knox is hopping this time of year. Read their full listing of events here or call for details at (773)282-7035.

Fifth Province Pub - March 2008 Calendar

The Fifth Province Pub is located in the Irish American Heritage Cultural Center at 4626 N. Knox in Chicago and features Irish music every Friday and Saturday night from 5 to 10pm. Find its schedule for the month of March here.

Abbey Pub Irish Pub - March 2008 Calendar

This popular pub and music venue offers a slew of live Irish music for the holiday weekend. They're at 3420 W. Grace (at Elston).

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