Who Are We?
2017-10-02
The Irish Marching Society (IMS) was founded in 1977 by a group of individuals who wanted to come together to celebrate the Irish Heritage in the city of Rockford, Illinois. The organization plans and stages, with the help and support of the city of Rockford, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. They also hold an annual St. Patrick’s Day Party now called PaddyFest. IMS History The first party was originally planned for a small Rockford Faust Hotel meeting room, but as word spread of the celebration, the party was moved to the Grand Ballroom. By 1984, the party had outgrown the Faust Hotel, and itRead More →