Plainfield Hometown Irish Parade

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About

Our Story

The Plainfield Hometown Irish Parade began with a closely knit group of neighbors who came together in 2002 to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day. We decorated a couple of floats, loaded them up with our kids, and rolled around the block. It was so much fun, we circled once more. Since that time, the parade has grown steadily into a community-wide rite of spring, with thousands of friends and family members gathering to celebrate the luck o’ the Irish in the historic village core. Each year, the festivities are bigger and better than the last.

VPA History

The Village Preservation Association of Plainfield was established in 2000 to encourage appreciation for the historic places found here and foster partnerships for the betterment of the community. We work with the village, its downtown businesses and the residents of this great town to promote understanding of the rich past, and the promising future, that is shared by us all. Take a moment to visit our website, like us on Facebook, and learn more about the many ways the VPA is at work in the Plainfield community throughout the year.

Hometown Irish Parade – The Road Ahead

We are a dedicated group that looks to ensure the continuity of the parade. The event grows every year in participants and spectators, and in its loyal support from the community and downtown businesses. Each year, more after parade events and family friendly activities are added to the lineup. This has truly become one of Plainfield’s most cherished yearly traditions. The 17th annual Plainfield Hometown Irish Parade is scheduled for Sunday, March 15th, 2020.

2020 Parade Sponsor

Emerald Sponsors

 

 

Pot O’ Gold Sponsors

Leprechaun Sponsors








In-Kind Sponsors

Parade Princess

Congratulations to the 2020 Parade Princess Elle Thompson

Parade Route

Click on the map below for a larger view of the 2020 Parade Route

Images from the Parade

Parade News Ticker

  The 2020 Plainfield Irish Parade Princess is Elle Thompson
CLICK HERE to learn more about Elle
The 2020 Plainfield Irish Parade thanks all it’s sponsors. CLICK HERE to visit the “Become a Sponsor” page for more information.
  The 2020 Plainfield Irish Parade Grand Marshall is Bill Habiger CLICK HERE for more about Bill
  Friends Message: Want to see your Parade Message here? CLICK HERE to become a Friend of the Parade and post your message
  Friends Message: In memory of Bess Eichelberger and Tim Stettenfeld.. both Plainfield through and through
  Friends Message: Katherine Calahan: In loving memory of my leprechaun Phil Calahan. Have a green beer for me with all the other “Irish” up there! Miss you!
  Friends Message: Thank you to the Byrnes for the $100 donation!
  Friends Message: From Maureen Hatfield …Fiona Hatfield, our Rose of Tralee
  Friends Message: Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
  Friends Message: The Bloxsom Family… Happy St Patrick’s Day!  
Friends Message: In remembrance of Dan Cassidy

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  • Don't forget, this year's Hometown Irish Parade has been postponed until March 2022! Can't wait to see everyone in… https://t.co/CoS3ZgRV0e
    about 4 weeks ago
  • Happy New Year! Hometown Irish Parade committee made a difficult decision and decided it would be best to move our… https://t.co/sGR1qwYNig
    about 2 months ago
  • The VPA regrets any inconvenience or disappointment this may have caused but appreciates the public's support of th… https://t.co/FJKCxUTFae
    about 12 months ago
  • The Village Preservation Association, the sponsor of the Plainfield Hometown Irish Parade, with Village of Plainfie… https://t.co/HzjGCyIY8U
    about 12 months ago
  • Hello Plainfield! Can't wait to see everyone on Sunday! Looking forward to seeing all the floats, Irish dancing a… https://t.co/b3d63hAq2d
    about 12 months ago

Parade Grand Marshal

Bill Habiger Announced as 2020 Parade Grand Marshal

The wide open spaces of rural Kansas were the place Bill Habiger called home as a boy “I grew up on a farm,” he said. “In a little town like Plainfield.” The once-little town here — which will welcome Habiger as its grand marshal when the 18th annual Hometown Irish Parade steps off March 15 […]

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