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.
What
Great music, food and fun!
Friday, July 18
Main Stage
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Rusted Root
Official Website -
Ben Kweller
Official Website
South Stage
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Lynne Jordan & The Shivers
Official Website
Saturday, July 19
Main Stage
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Pat Monahan of Train
Official Website -
Todd Carey
Official Website -
Canasta
Official Website
South Stage
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Live Band Karaoke
Official Website -
World Class Noise
Official Website
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
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:

21 W. Division
Chicago

551 W. Ogden Avenue
Chicago
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