St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Murphysboro

St. Patrick's celebration in Murphysboro St. Patrick's day celebrations are already underway in Murphysboro. There's a fish fry until 7PM at the Knights of Columbus (kfvs12)

By Marsha Heller

MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (KFVS) - There are plenty of ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Murphysboro.

Organizers are offering three days of fun starting Friday, March 17.

Events include Irish food, 5K run/walk, Irish stew cook-off, parade, bag toss and bocce tournament, a Kids Irish Heritage Free Fest and live music.

The St. Patrick’s Parade starts at 11 a.m. on Walnut Street from 6th Street to 18th Street.

For more information, dates and times for events, click here.

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Marsha Heller

Marsha Heller

Marsha joined the KFVS-12 News Team in August 1999.