Manhattan's Irish Fest is March 1-2. | Sun-Times Media files
Faces from a previous Manhattan Irish Fest. This year's fest is March 1-2. | Sun-Times Media file
Bagpipers are a regular part of the annual St. Charles St. Patrick’s Day Parade. | Sun-Times Media File
Trumpet players march down Main Street during the annual Naperville St. Patrick's Day parade. | Sun-Times Media File
The Naperville St. Patrick's Day Parade attracts fans of all ages. | Sun-Times Media File
Chunk, a Victoria Bulldog, walks down Water Street with his owner Jeff Lipson, of Carpentersville as the two participate in the East Dundee St. Patrick's Day Parade. | Sun-Times Media File
Switchback will perform at the Sandwich Opera House. | File photo
Most folks know that Naperville was settled by Joseph Naper, who was Scottish. But some may not be aware that an Irishman — John Murray — was an original member of the settling party. “There have been Irish here in town since Day 1,” said …
