Just the Facts

The Facts

Party for a Good Cause

The host of the event, Old St. Pat’s Church, is Chicago’s oldest public building and a treasured historic landmark. The World’s Largest Block Party is Old St. Patrick’s major fundraising event of the year. The Block Party proceeds support the mission and outreach activities of Old St. Pat’s including the Education Center, the Outreach Group, CARA Job Placement and Mentoring Program, Career Transitions Center of Chicago and Global Alliance for Africa.

Who

Thousands of friendly people.

Where

Entrance Gate at Madison & DesPlaines Streets in Chicago’s West Loop. (click here for directions)

When

Friday, July 18

5:30pm to 10:30pm

Saturday, July 19

5:30pm to 10:30pm

Beverages

Incredible value!! Five drinks included with each block party admission:

• beer
• wine
• soda
• water

Food

Enjoy some of Chicago's tastiest treats including Connie's Pizza, Quang Noodles, Nicholas Quality Meats, roasted corn, brats, Italian sausage, hamburgers, frozen yogurt, nachos, hot pretzels and much more!

Raffles & Prizes, $25,000, Free Rent for a Year, Trip to Ireland, and much more…

How

Block Party admission tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door, if available. (Careful, it does sell out.)

Purchase tickets online. All tickets purchased online on or before, Sunday, July 13 will be mailed. All other tickets will be held at will call.

Will Call Locations

Before the Event

Pick up your tickets before the Block Party at Old St. Pat’s, 711 W. Monroe, 3rd Floor from Tuesday, July 15 – Thursday July 17 from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm and Friday, July 18 & Saturday, July 19 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Tickets will be available for pick-up the next business day after the order has been placed.

At the Event

Pick up tickets at Will Call at Madison & DesPlaines Streets beginning at 5:30 pm.

The person who placed the order must pick up all tickets from this order at one time. Please bring a photo ID.

Purchase tickets in person at the following Fifth Third Bank locations:

Looking for a place to stay?

The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites—Downtown Chicago is offering our guests a special block party rate of $139.00 per night plus tax. The group code is: WLB

506 West Harrison - (312) 957-9100

www.hidowntown.com

Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro is offering our guests a special World’s Largest Block Party rate of $159.00 per night plus tax.

733 West Madison St. - (312) 829-5000

www.crowneplaza.com/chicagometro

Keep the Party Going

After Party hosted at:

128 S. Halsted
Chicago

21 W. Division
Chicago

551 W. Ogden Avenue
Chicago

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