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 January, February and March
On January 23, the Shamrock Club board will be selecting the 2025 Irish Rose, Irishman and Parade Marshal(s). Email your choices to jhughes0317@yahoo.com
On February 6, join us for our 15th Annual Chili Cook-off. You will also be able to meet the 2025 Irish Honorees.
On February 11, Join Joe at McKiernan’s Irish Tavern, 2066 S 37 Street at 7 pm
On February 22, our annual Honoree Dinner will take place at Alioto’s, 3041 N Mayfair, at 6 pm.
On March 6, the 65th Birthday party will take place at the ICHC at 6 pm. Celebrate with cake and more.
March 15 finds our Mass, Parade and Post Parade Party.
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. .
Molly Carroll and Ashling Ivers at shamrockmkepostparade@gmail.com
Women's Christmas 2025
Thank you to all who attended the Shamrock Club of Wisconsin’s Nollaig na mBan -Women’s Christmas celebration today at Matty’s Bar & Grille. We hope that you had a wonderful time.
The day is called Women’s Christmas because traditionally, men would take on what would have been seen as the traditional female household duties for the day, giving women the day off.
February 6 Chili Cook Off and Meet the Honorees
Join the Shamrock Club for our February 6 general meeting at the Irish Cultural and Heritage Center at 7 pm. Our 15th Annual Chili Cook-off will
take place at 6.30 pm. Meet our 2025 Honorees, as well!
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 $45000 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 $45000 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.
Follow Us and Join Us Each Month on the First Thursday
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.