In 1960, The Shamrock Club of Wisconsin started a revolution in the life of Irish Wisconsin. The organization started small, but eventually became the wellspring of Irish life and culture for much of Milwaukee and the State of Wisconsin. Where there was a void in the cultural side of life, soon the Shamrock Club would fill it with parades, Irish dancing, an Irish festival, scholarships, and so much more.
Our Upcoming Events
The Shamrock Club has events in March and April
On March 6, the 65th Birthday party will take place at the ICHC at 6 pm. Celebrate with cake, corned beef and more.
March 15 finds our Mass, Parade and Post Parade Party.
On April 3, join us for our April General meeting.
Our 53rd Easter Rising Mass will take place at the Irish Cultural and Heritqge Center at 9.30 am.
The Post Parade Party March 9
Join us at the Post Parade Party at the ICHC on March 15. It will be the Most Irish Thing to do in Milwaukee.
Acts include Atlantic Wave; Radiation; Old Goat Skiffle Band; Cashel Academy of Irish Dance, McNamara McCarthy School of Irish Dance, Kinsella Irish Dance and Beglan Academy of Irish Dance. And performing on the main stage for the first time the Caledonian Scottish Dancers.
Molly Carroll and Ashling Ivers at shamrockmkepostparade@gmail.com
Honoree Dinner February 21
Thank you to all who attended our Honoree Dinner on February 21 at Alioto’s.
Also, thank you to Wisconsin Representative Bob Donovan for the State plaques, and Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly for presenting to our Honorees.
Our Irishman is John Avery, Irish Rose is Kathy Avery, and Parade Marshals are Lisa and Adam Bartelt.
February 6 Chili Cook Off and Meet the Honorees
Join the Shamrock Club for our March 6 general meeting at the Irish Cultural and Heritage Center at 7 pm. It is our 65th Birthday party. Join us for birthday cake and corned beef sandwiches.
Stacie Callies and Megan Kujawa for our parade partnrt, Westown Association will be speaking about the parade events.
Our super raffle will return.
37th Annual Mass in Honor of St Patrick
The 37th Annual Special Mass To Honor St. Patrick will place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Church, 723 West Washington Street, Milwaukee. The Shamrock Club Choir sings the liturgy.
There will be a sign reader for hearing impaired. There are readings and songs in Irish and English. If your Irish group is interested in being a part of the Mass, please contact us. We will reserve a pew for you. For more information, please contact Paula Harrold at 414-940-4737 or rpharrold@wi.rr.com
57th St Patrick's Parade March 15 2025
The 57th Annual Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on March 15, 2025
Stepping off on Wisconsin Avenue at MLK Drive, the parade will feature 100+ units including Irish dance groups, pipe & drum corps, local celebrities and dignitaries. Building on a successful partnership, the Shamrock Club of Wisconsin and the Westown Association along with presenting sponsor, Miller Lite, continue to collaborate on Wisconsin’s oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
Scholarships Items are Needed
We are collecting donations for the Shamrock Club’s Scholarship Raffle. We will take anything and everything.
Let us know what you might have for donations. We would like to raise over $2000 this year from the raffle alone.
Since 1974, the Shamrock Club has awarded over $47000 to students.
Dan Schlitz, Scholarship Chair
Donate Now
You can donate directly to the Shamrock Club by using our Square Site link.
You can donate to the Scholarship fund or to the general maintenance of the Shamrock Club.
Since 1974, the Shamrock Club has awarded over $47,000 to students in Irish Studies, music, dance, scholarship and more.
Shamrock Club Store
We have a wide array of Shamrock Club, Post Parade and Milwaukee St. Patrick Day clothing and hats. Use our secure pay site to purchase your selections.
In addition, we sell jewelry, clothing and our famous Shamrock Flat Cap.
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Maroon Cap
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White Cap
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Hoodie
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Polo T-shirt
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Water Bottle
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Head Beanie
$20.00
Our Gallery
The Shamrock Club is a storied organization. We started Irish dance in Milwaukee, were the original sponsors of the largest Irish music and cultural festival in North America, started a cultural center, awarded $47,000 in scholarships since 1974, and were pioneers in chartered travel to Ireland in the 1960’s.
We have soared to amazing heights, and, six decades later, will continue to reach new heights.
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The Shamrock Club was founded to unite the Irish and Irish American communities of Wisconsin, and to develop a sense of culture and history in 1960.
We are proud of our accomplishments in the past, present, and into the future.
From Irish dance, Irish scholarships, a large Irish festival, and our annual St. Patrick’s day events, the Shamrock Club has been and is an integral part of the Irish-American community and culture.