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🥞 Rise and shine, Jacksonville! Today’s the day to grab a plate (or two) of a local favorite!
The Kiwanis 77th Annual Pancake & Sausage Day is happening today, and breakfast lovers can enjoy pancakes and sausage all day long while supporting a great community tradition.
📅 March 16, 2026
⏰ 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
📍 Morgan County Fairgrounds – 4-H Building
🍽 Dine-In: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• ALL YOU CAN EAT (dine-in only)
• Children 5 & under eat free with a paying adult
• Parking entrance on Grand Blvd
🚗 Express Drive-Thru & Carry-Out: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Enter at the southern Westgate entrance of the fairgrounds
🏠 Free delivery in Jacksonville for 10 or more meals — send them a message to arrange!
🎟 Tickets: $10
Available from any Kiwanis member, Heartland Bank and Trust, The Source, CNB Bank and Trust Co., The Farmers State Bank and Trust Co., and Petefish, Skiles & Co. Bank — or purchase at the door.
Come hungry and enjoy one of Jacksonville’s favorite traditions! 🥞🌟
Learn more at jacksonvilleil.org
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🍀 It’s Parade Day, Jacksonville! 🍀
Downtown Jacksonville is going green today for the 37th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Grab your friends, throw on your favorite green, and head downtown to celebrate this fun hometown tradition. 🇮🇪💚
🕚 Parade steps off at 11:00 AM
📍 East State & Clay Streets
🚶 Lineup begins at 10:00 AM
The parade will step off at East State and Clay, travel around the Square and wrap up at Don’s Place, so find a spot along the route and get ready for festive floats, local groups, and plenty of Irish spirit. ☘️
Hosted by WJIL/WJVO and Don’s Place, this beloved community event brings smiles, cheers, and lots of green to the streets of Jacksonville every year.
Bring the family, enjoy the energy downtown, and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your community!
👉 Share this post and tag who you’re heading downtown with today!
There’s something special about a place where you can shop local, enjoy a great meal, explore history, and spend time outdoors — all in the same day.
In Jacksonville, those moments happen every day. From hometown favorites to new businesses and experiences, our community continues to grow while holding on to the charm that makes it feel like home.
Whether you’re planning a day trip, a weekend getaway, or you already call Jacksonville home, there’s always something waiting to be discovered.
👉 Start exploring at JacksonvilleIL.org
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