Community & Culture
We’re lucky to be part of such a strong, dedicated, and vibrant community. All are welcome at Chicago Gaelic Park! (You don’t have to be Irish!) Take a look at the many ways you can get involved and be a part of our mission to promote Irish culture and have fun along the way.
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Young Gaelic Association
The Young Gaelic Association is a group dedicated to keeping the culture and traditions of our Irish ancestors alive for generations to come. Through events, experiences, and social opportunities, our goal is to unite the vast young Irish population on the Southside of Chicago and throughout the Chicagoland area. Adopting Chicago Gaelic Park as the homeplace of the Young Gaelic Association creates an opportunity for cultural events and community involvement, continuing the legacy our parents and grandparents created for us in the establishment. All are welcome, regardless of age, cultural background, level of commitment, etc. – come join us!
Questions about YGA? Email us at yga@chicagogaelicpark.org
The Chicago Feis
“Feis” (pronounced “fesh”) is an Irish word meaning “festival”.
The Chicago Feis returns Memorial Day Weekend 2026. First place winner of the Dennehy competition receives free registration at next years feis.
Quickfeis questions: email support@quickfeis.com.
Questions: Email feis@chicagogaelicpark.org.
Irish Cultural Camp
The kids’ Irish Cultural Camp is held every year during the month of August. We offer children aged 6-12 the opportunity to learn about Irish traditions and history. Workshops are offered in Irish dance, drama, language, crafts, music, sports and art.
2025 Cultural Camp is August 5-7.
Chicago Irish Singers Club
Immerse yourself in the tradition of Irish singing and lilting with the Chicago Irish Singers Club. Traditional Irish singers create music in several disciplines, and come from all different backgrounds, ages and experience.
All skill levels are welcome!
The Chicago Irish Singers Club gathers once a month on Sundays to exchange songs and learn new ones. Not only do they sing traditional songs, but they also sing pub songs and popular Irish songs.
Visit the event calendar for upcoming meeting dates or email christine@chicagoirishsingers.com for updates.
CGP Queen
Chicago Gaelic Park elects a new Queen and a court every March. The candidate chosens as the Chicago Gaelic Park Queen reigns for one full year. During St. Patrick’s week, the new Queen and runner-up will be given seats of honor high atop the Gaelic Park Parade Float. The Queen and runner-up will also represent Chicago Gaelic Park at various special events during the year. Valuable gifts and prizes will be bestowed upon the newly crowned Queen.
Gaelic Park Book Club
From September-May the Gaelic Park Book Club meets the first Sunday of the month to discuss great Irish writers and literature. Please, join us from 1-3pm. Contact Tina Butler-Leonard at molanive@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
Monthly Mass & Traditional Irish Breakfast
Chicago Gaelic Park Monthly Mass is once a month from October-May. Mass is at 10:00am followed by an Irish breakfast in the Emerald room. Check our events calendar for Mass & Breakfast dates.
Irish breakfast consists of: scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, white pudding, black pudding, hash brown potatoes, orange juice, coffee and tea.
$15/adult. $10/child