Old St. Pat’s Block Party Returns To West Loop This Weekend

WEST LOOP — Thousands of people will be treated to live music, food and fun during what’s hailed as the “World’s Largest Block Party” in the West Loop this weekend.

The 34th annual Old St. Pat’s Block Party will bring live bands, food trucks, family activities and more to the neighborhood from 5-10:30 p.m. Friday, and 2-10:30 p.m. Saturday. The festival entrance gates are at Monroe and DesPlaines streets and Monroe and Jefferson streets.

Entrance from 5-6 p.m. Friday is free. Admission is $10 at the gate the rest of the weekend. Organizers are also offering $50 VIP tickets, which includes access to a VIP lounge, dinner and other amenities.

Proceeds from the Old St. Pat’s World’s Largest Block Party support social justice initiatives and outreach activities of Old St. Patrick’s Church.

Here’s the lineup: 

Friday bands:

• 5:30 p.m.        Maggie Speaks

•  8:15 p.m.        Mike & Joe

Saturday Bands:

• 2:00 p.m.        The Walk-Ins

• 4:00 p.m.         Howl 2 Go – dueling pianos

• 6:30 p.m.        Seventh Heaven

• 8:30 p.m.        Trippin’ Billies – Dave Matthews Tribute Band

Family-friendly activities, including bounce houses, balloon artists and a performance from the Jesse White Tumblers, are slated for Saturday afternoon.

In 2015, festival organizers moved the fest to UIC festival lot on Morgan Street between Taylor Street and Roosevelt Road, where it was held for two consecutive years, before returning to West Loop last year.