Misericordia Event: A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration of Irish Culture and Heritage

Riverdance Dancers © Courtesy of Misericordia

Misericordia Event: A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration of Irish Culture and Heritage

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Misericordia on March 15! New this year: Misericordia will host a special appearance and performance by members of Riverdance. Children will have the opportunity of a lifetime to take the stage, dance alongside Riverdance, and share in this exciting and magical St. Patrick’s Day tradition. Get a sneak peek of the new generation as Riverdance celebrates the show’s incredible 30th-year milestone with

new, innovative choreography. Join us after the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade for live entertainment, a buffet sponsored by Gibsons Restaurant Group, drink specials, raffles, and more. Guests can also enjoy music by Jimmy & Seamus Boyle and performances by the Trinity Irish Dancers and Shannon Rovers. All proceeds support Misericordia’s programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“We are absolutely thrilled to be part of Misericordia’s 2025 St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The incredible work they do to support individuals with disabilities is truly inspiring, and we’re honored to contribute to their mission through dance. And of course, there’s nothing quite like being in Chicago for its iconic St. Patrick’s Day festivities—it’s a privilege to celebrate this special day in such an incredible city!”

—Brandon Asazawa, Riverdance cast member

EVENT INFORMATION

Tickets are $75 for adults and $10 per child. Children five years and younger are free to attend. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at misericordia.org The event will be held at the IBEW Memorial Hall, located at 2722 S. Martin Luther King Dr., Chicago, and free parking will be available to our guests.

WHY SUPPORT MISERICORDIA— A NATIONAL LEADER DEDICATED TO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Located on Chicago’s North Side, Misericordia supports more than 600 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It provides a full continuum of care designed to meet each person’s changing needs and maximize independence. Misericordia offers residential placement on a 37-acre campus with 18 community

homes, employment opportunities, therapies and recreational programs. It has become a national model for supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and strives to be a diverse and inclusive community of acceptance, respect and dignity.

Misericordia’s ability to offer high-quality care comes at an enormous cost. Every year, the difference between funds it receives from the government and its actual program costs continues growing, reaching $33 million. Families do not pay for their most vulnerable family members to live at Misericordia. Still, they are asked to stay actively involved in their lives through volunteering, home visits, and fundraising on their behalf.

With hundreds of families waiting for Misericordia’s services, the organization has ambitious expansion plans for new residences and programs. This is all in an effort to serve as many families as possible in need today and those who will need Misericordia well into the future.

RIVERDANCE – A BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY OF IRISH CULTURE

JiGGiG Irish Dance Entertainment derives from the principal dancers and dance captains of Riverdance. Brandon Asazawa and Andy O'Reilly founded JiGGiG to push and develop the boundaries of Irish dance. They wanted to promote Irish culture and showcase their 28 years of professional experience. JiGGiG is dedicated to expanding Irish entertainment to new audiences and providing new opportunities to professional Irish dancers in America and beyond.

Both Asazawa and O'Reilly are experienced choreographers who have created modern and exciting performances for Dancing with the Stars So You Think You Can Dance, and the University of Notre Dame.

For more information on the event or how you can make a difference, please visit misericordia.org